Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for “dedication,” is the Festival of Lights.
It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and restoring its menorah, or lamp.
There’s also lots of celebrations and fried food and other fun stuff.
To all celebrating may you be blessed and full of the spirit of what this means for the world. Also, be safe and know you are loved.
When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher wall. True food for thought.
Christmas Day is 21 days away. It’s hard to believe, right? How close to being ready are you? I’ve done most of my shopping and I’m not stressing too much at the moment. Let’s have a jolly, holly time good people.
Today begins the season of Advent which is celebrated by many in the Christian world as the prelude to the season of Christmas. This is an Advent wreath with four Advent candles that are lit on the four Sundays before Christmas and the Christ candle which is lit on Christmas Eve. I pray for a good Advent season to all who celebrate and may this be a time of mindful waiting and reflection.
December 2023 is here and somehow it seems like yesterday it was January 2023. Time flies sometimes. Let’s hope for a good month of cheer and glad tidings. We must be mindful of people who are suffering in one way or another. Be good to one another in the days ahead. Love and peace to us all. Happy Holidays.
I made my last blood donation for 2023 in advance of the holidays. This time of year blood donors are needed to help keep a good inventory available for those in need and for emergencies. As a blood bank worker I’m always glad to help.
You even get a donor gift and snacks for donating. That’s a cool part of the experience.
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