It's been a beautiful Chanukah! I wasn't really feeling so festive in the weeks leading up to the holiday, given the state of the world, but seeing how Jews around the world came together (physically or virtually) to share the beauty of our holiday so proudly put me in the full festive mood!
The Westchester Mall had a massive display, which I don't recall seeing in years past. It wasn't tucked in a corner, but really in the center of the mall and I saw so many kids go "look! Chanukah!" shows how important representation is!
I added some new decorations to my house this year too. I bought a beautiful wood garland for my mantle, got a blue and white felted garland for the stairs, and hung various dreidel decor all over too! We are told to beautify the holidays, and decor really helps me feel festive!
My holiday spirit even carried over into Chanukah shirts! I have never bought a Chanukah top, often finding them kitchy, but this year I had 3! I had this simple embroidered top, a play on Taylor Swift (In My Chanukah Era), and a Vineyard Vines one, because why not!
And of course, the food! We enjoyed latkes one night, I had various gluten-free donuts, and more gelt than I care to admit.
Chanukah is truly a fitting holiday for what is going on in the world (not that anything about a sharp rise in semitism is ok!). The world felt so illuminated by our pride to celebrate Chanukah. The images on social media of Chanukah parties, families lighting menorah, the sharing of the meaning and symbolism of the holiday.
Just like 2000 years ago, the few will prove their worth agains the mighty. Jews matter, our light is important and special, and no one can extinguish it!
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Love your bokeh shot
I haven't had any gelt yet this year. Gasp.
Happy Hanukkah Tamar!
...I wish you peace and happiness.
Gorgeous decorations. It's been hard to celebrate over here though.
Such a great post. I'm thrilled about the large mall decoration, that's fabulous. I love your last paragraph. Your light is so important and special and it will never be extinguished!
It felt different and meaningful celebrating this year.
You had a beautiful Channukah!
I am praying for all the hostages to be released and for peace. Keep hope!
Jews matter, this fight over cultures and religions is hurtful to all of us.
Guess what? there is room for all of us to worship God our way. Room for all of us to share love. Love your decorations and pass me some of that good holiday food please!
LeeAnna
Thank you for hosting and glad you had a wonderful and festive Hanukkah.
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I love that giant mall decoration! It sounds like you really had a wonderful Hanukkah. Such lovely pictures.
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