Happy Hanukkah!
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights begins today but there is only one person in our St. Paul's congregation for whom this has personal meaning. Adam grew up in an observant Jewish household and eventually embraced Jesus the Jew as Jesus the Christ as well. Hanukkah is really a minor Jewish holiday in terms of religious significance but in North America it has become a lovely time for family and a way of being Jewish in a predominantly Christian culture.
"I remember one year, when I was very young… My uncle Howard wanted to try and make the celebration more exciting for my sister and I, and his kids… So, he invented Chanukkah Harry… And with his *BIG* booming voice, he gave out all the gifts to the kids… And of course, made a big deal with the adults as well… That was interesting…
Doesn't this sound a lot like the way families celebrate Christmas? Thanks for this Adam. We're glad that you are part of our Christian family, even as you remember your Jewish roots. Read more about Hanukkah. Mix up some latkes while yo're at it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah
Thoughts anyone?
1 comment:
Chanukah is definitely a family time in the Jewish community, much like Christmas is. It was so enjoyable to get together with family, pray together, celebrate together, and of course eat! Oi, the food. :)
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