I light the candles for the generations gone
the blessings tie me to them.
I feel their blood in my veins.
I am a child in my parents’ home. Protected.
I understand the tradition
It’s who I am.
I give it to mine and hope they feel
safe.
When I was young I learned the rituals and practiced them because I should.
I do it now because I must.
I ache for the past and pray for the future.
I sing the blessings and light the candles
and I belong.
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Lovely, really lovely.
So beautiful. Thank you.
Beautiful. What a simple and elegant expression…
Chag Same’ach
Thank you for these beautiful thoughts and images. I will share them with my son, who has always been very drawn to the meaning and celebration of Hanukkah, even though we’re not a Jewish family.
To know where your going, you have to remember the past. I think you said it so beautifully. Happy Hanunkah to you and your family.
So beautifully said.
bellísimo. thanks for sharing.
Beautiful thoughts and a beautiful image. Lovely.
I do it now because I’m blessed. I love that, just beautiful.
I wish I had an editing option. What I meant to say was
I do it now because I must. That was my favorite line.
really beautiful. i showed my son your picture of the candles last night. we had been listening to hanukah stories on npr last weekend, and there was a story involving menorahs (go figure) and my son asked me what a menorah was. thank you for assisting me in the education of my little guy.
How universally beautiful. Thank you for putting me in a holiday mood – and a mood of tradition. Love.
What a beautiful reflection on Hanukkah. Blessings to you and your family, Amy!
Beautiful! xoxo
Have a very happy Christmas!
Pomona x
So lovely! You help me to slow down and reflect, which I not a natural skill of mine.
Happy Holidays!
have a wonderful holiday…it was fun catching up with you. hope all is well.