Friday, December 11, 2020

Happy Hanukkah!

Last night began the 2020 celebration of Hanukkah.

We lit the Hanukkiah (the menorah for Hanukkah with 8 lamps rather than the menorah's seven). Instead of candles, for the first time we tried using the real oil lamp we had purchased on our trip to Israel last year.

Actual lamp oil plus adding wicks to each of the oil jugs led to rather tall and impressive flames.


We did the blessings and then had some latkas.


 Very tasty.

Then presents were exchanged.  It was an excellent first night of Hanukah.

Happy Hanukkah 2020 to all my readers!

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9 comments:

  1. OldAFSargeFriday, December 11, 2020 at 8:03:00 AM EST

    Happy Hanukkah to you and your lovely family!

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  2. Eaton Rapids JoeFriday, December 11, 2020 at 8:10:00 AM EST

    Did the oil lamps typically use olive oil?

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  3. MrGarabaldiFriday, December 11, 2020 at 9:31:00 AM EST

    Hey Aaron;

    Happy Hanukkah to you and your family!!!

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  4. AaronFriday, December 11, 2020 at 11:45:00 AM EST

    OldAFSarge: Thanks!

    Eaton Rapids Joe: Yes, the original Menorah would traditionally use olive oil. Normally at our house we use candles, but decoded to try using a real oil lamp Hanukkiah this year.

    MrGarabaldi: Thanks!

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  5. Murphy's LawFriday, December 11, 2020 at 12:58:00 PM EST

    Happy Hanukkah!

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  6. drjimFriday, December 11, 2020 at 3:20:00 PM EST

    Happy Hanukkah to you and your family, Aaron!

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  7. Old NFOFriday, December 11, 2020 at 4:23:00 PM EST

    Happy Hanukkah to you and yours!

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  8. B Friday, December 11, 2020 at 8:27:00 PM EST

    Happy Honukahh to you and your family.

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  9. AaronSunday, December 13, 2020 at 8:47:00 PM EST

    Murphy's Law: Thanks!

    Old NFO: Thanks!

    B: Thank you!

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