Ours is a mixed faith family, so we celebrate everything. The joke with our kids and their friends was that every year, the menorah burned down the Christmas tree! Our menorah is an antique, bought by my husband's Grandma Molly in 1915. She gave it to us when we were married, and we cherish it. I have her recipe and my mother-in-law's for latkes - potato pancakes, and we enjoy them - usually on the 8th night when all the candles are lit. Our friends are of all faiths, and when the kids were small, we'd have a Hanukkah party on the last night and invite everyone to share the traditions. Everyone looked forward to it. I learned to play the Hanukkah Hymn, otherwise known as "Rock of Ages" (not the Christian hymn of that name) on my harp a few years ago, and my family loves to sing the holiday songs. One of my Jewish nursing students said to me today "Miracles still happen, so shine brightly and pass your Light to the world!" Good advice no matter what your religion. Happy Hanukkah, everyone.
Ours is a mixed faith family, so we celebrate everything. The joke with our kids and their friends was that every year, the menorah burned down the Christmas tree! Our menorah is an antique, bought by my husband's Grandma Molly in 1915. She gave it to us when we were married, and we cherish it. I have her recipe and my mother-in-law's for latkes - potato pancakes, and we enjoy them - usually on the 8th night when all the candles are lit. Our friends are of all faiths, and when the kids were small, we'd have a Hanukkah party on the last night and invite everyone to share the traditions. Everyone looked forward to it. I learned to play the Hanukkah Hymn, otherwise known as "Rock of Ages" (not the Christian hymn of that name) on my harp a few years ago, and my family loves to sing the holiday songs. One of my Jewish nursing students said to me today "Miracles still happen, so shine brightly and pass your Light to the world!" Good advice no matter what your religion. Happy Hanukkah, everyone.