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Happy Hanukkah!
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Tonight marks the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah (also spelt Chanukah), celebrating the defeat of the Syrian-Greek army by the much smaller Maccabees, reclaiming the Holy Temple and freeing the Jewish people. This all happened 2100 years ago, and it is mainly remembered for the miracle of the oil in the temple burning for 8 days, when there was only 1 days oil available.
Because of this, Jewish families celebrate by lighting a Menorah for 8 nights, and eating oily food such as doughnuts. Presents are given and songs are sung.
A nice explanation of this all is here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/cbeebiesgrownups/posts/How-our-family-celebrates-Chanukah
It is a festival celebrating freedom from oppression and shining light into the darkness. To all, I'd like to wish you a happy Hanukkah
Chag Sameach! (Happy Holidays). Here's a selection of some fun Hanukkah songs http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/routine-emergencies/1.631652
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Songs, present and doughnuts? Sounds like my kind of festival
Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating.0 -
There's also gambling, booze and chocolate!0
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Sounding more and more appealing
Happy Hanukkah, Ringo and family!
HBS x"I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another."
"It's easy to know what you're against, quite another to know what you're for."
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Hannukah Sameach!
(And pass us a donut)I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once0 -
I'm all up for eating donuts. Hope you all have fun.0
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Happy HanukkahThe best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own, no apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.0
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ringo_24601 wrote: »There's also gambling, booze and chocolate!
And bacon butties :-)0 -
Do-nuts... i may change religion Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0
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