Hanuka, 8 days,and also signs of Christmas at my daughter's house.Yesterday one of her neighbors said when she saw the mixed decorations: " I see that you respect all religions...".
The majority of people in this country enjoy Christmas without thinking about religion at all. Nothing wrong with that. It is a time for giving, being friends, good neighbours, and having fun.
I think people are a mix of everything above. Celebrate Christmas, or Hanuka, or any other belief that appears. Party. Make special food. Eat, talk, drink, enjoy.
I wish I could see the Hanuka celebrations you have. I've never personally known a Jewish person (except you, Yael!) because they're rare in this part of the US. I would love to know more about your religion and culture! :)
Thank you Jennifer, i am so glad to read that:), we are not roligious family, and don't keep many holidays as the religion,but we celebrate as we like. Hanuka is a holiday of candles, we lit one every day until we have eight candlaes, and eat a lot of donuts.
As we live in a diverse world with diverse religions and customs it is lovely that diverse holidays are celebrated. Mmmm ... donuts ... my son-in-law LOVES donuts!!!! I love the idea of lighting candles:)
We have a Christmas tree, but we only put it up when we found out our kids were coming for the holidays. We don't do lights outside and all that because there is no one out here in the woods to see them.....
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What are the special foods you make for Hanuka?
ReplyDeleteDonuts mainly,some sort of pancakes,and every thing that absorbsoil,..
DeleteAny excuse for a party.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 of them are sick now, we shall see.
DeleteThe majority of people in this country enjoy Christmas without thinking about religion at all. Nothing wrong with that. It is a time for giving, being friends, good neighbours, and having fun.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the holidays are beautiful.
DeleteEither celebrate all, or celebrate none. Your daughter is right.
ReplyDeleteShe is very clever indeed.
DeleteI think people are a mix of everything above. Celebrate Christmas, or Hanuka, or any other belief that appears. Party. Make special food. Eat, talk, drink, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteFor many years we have done that.
DeleteI wish I could see the Hanuka celebrations you have. I've never personally known a Jewish person (except you, Yael!) because they're rare in this part of the US. I would love to know more about your religion and culture! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer, i am so glad to read that:), we are not roligious family, and don't keep many holidays as the religion,but we celebrate as we like. Hanuka is a holiday of candles, we lit one every day until we have eight candlaes, and eat a lot of donuts.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanuka. Donuts fried in oil, yum. Also very fattening, just like Xmas!
ReplyDeleteHanuka is very fattening holiday, most of our holidays are like that exept Yom kipur when we fast all day.
ReplyDeleteAs we live in a diverse world with diverse religions and customs it is lovely that diverse holidays are celebrated.
ReplyDeleteMmmm ... donuts ... my son-in-law LOVES donuts!!!!
I love the idea of lighting candles:)
I can not find your email Shirley, if you come back to read this please send me yours again.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanuka and Merry Christmas Yael! Your daughter is clever; she's teaching her children the meaning of respect, love and peace.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
Thank you Maria,happy Christmas to you and your family.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Shirley.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Christmas tree, but we only put it up when we found out our kids were coming for the holidays. We don't do lights outside and all that because there is no one out here in the woods to see them.....
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Harry.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukah, Happy Christmas from SF!
ReplyDeleteHello Bea, thank you, Happy Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteDear Yael, your neighbor gave a wonderful comment that we all wish to come true! Have a lovely Hanukah and a enjoy your holiday. XXX Britta
ReplyDeleteThank you Britta,happy Christmas to you.
DeleteGood morning Yael, I wish you have a good day and enjoy your family xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Maria, i wish you and your family a lot of happiness and good days.Thank you for your wishes.
ReplyDeleteThank you Yael xxx
DeleteI wish you and your family a Happy and Peaceful New Year Yael. XX
ReplyDeleteThank you Frances, best wishes for you too.
DeleteHappy New Year Yael, to you and yourc lovely family. May 2018 be a healthy, happy and peaceful year. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria xxx
Happy new year Maria to you and your family, may it it be a very good year for you.
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