My favorite time of year is and always has been the month of December. Not because of the weather or lack there of in Southern California. But because for as long as I can remember, it was the one time when my entire family could come together and celebrate Chanukah. Being one of triplets with 2 much older siblings, coming together in one location was always a challenge.
Last night, the first night of Chanukah, my family and I were together (minus my older brother who lives in Alabama), and it was truly magical. There is something about lighting a Chanukah menorah that touches me in a way unlike anything else. Helping my mom cook latkes and smelling of those latkes for days are experiences that I can only hope to have with my children. To me, Chanukah is about not only celebrating a miracle, but it is about being with the people you love the most. It’s not about the presents, (although they are a perk), but to me it is about performing the rituals that so many of my ancestors performed.
Being a song leader, I was able to perform a tradition that many in my family have done in the past. Playing guitar and singing made the night even more special, as my 3 year old nephew smiled from ear to ear.
These are just a few reasons why Chanukah means so much to me. May you all my touched by the light of Chanukah, and may the new year bring you only joy and love.
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