The eight day festival begins began at sundown tonight. A happy Hanukkah to Jewish readers.
And if you unfamiliar with the holiday:
Hanukkah in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and may occur from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar. (Wikipedia)
(The JP Hub would love to hear from people celebrating the holiday: favorite memories? best gift? What it means in 2009?)
A holiday blessing: "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who has kept us in life, sustained us, and brought us to this moment."
Here's some music to get you in the mood for this family-friendly celebration. Turn up your speakers and enjoy.
