Last Night of Hanukkah--Serenity

So the last two nights we actually started into our Christmas celebration.  But the boys did learn a lot about Hanukkah and they are enjoying telling strangers that wish them a Merry Christmas what night of Hanukkah it is going to be.

Last night the seventh night was the night of Laughter.
Tonight the eighth night is the night of Serenity.

Each night has indeed been special since we have intentionally looked at this time of year.

6th Night of Hanukkah

The 6th night of the Festival of Lights...And tying it in with our Christmas Advent...we chose to forgo Christmas Cards.  Tonight is the night of LOVE.  And to truly love someone is to give to someone that can never give back.  So I gave to little guys a budget and let them choose a charity project.  After helping them along and explaining some of the projects they chose to give 5 ducks and 2 chickens!

Happy Hanukkah!

Merry  Christmas!

5th Night of Hanukkah--HOPE

The fifth night of Hanukkah.  HOPE.  Hanukkah the Festival of Lights. 

www.history.com:

According to the Talmud, one of Judaism’s most central texts, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough untainted olive oil to keep the menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired the Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival. 

Tonight we visited a local live nativity.  Jesus is the true hope.  Teaching my children that even though we are studying the miracle of the oil staying lit.  We place our HOPE in the true light- Jesus.