What I always loved about Christmas Eve was the feeling of stores closing, people gathering with friends and family, and a slowing of our everyday lives. Of course, not everyone gets Christmas off - not medical people, not police and fire, not some of the most essential of our workers, but even then, at least in major cities, non Christian co-workers traditionally step in in to take some of their shifts.
Now, at least where I live in New York, the weather is finally moderating. Although the sun is shining occasionally, the wind is still chilly.
This evening will be the last day of Hanukkah.
Happy Holidays from our local farmers market!
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| Taken before our cold wave and snow - Farmers Market |
Tomorrow, Kwanzaa begins. (Sorry, don't have a picture).
What do these holidays all have in commons? Light. Lighting the darkness, rejecting hate, celebrating religious and cultural values, remembering what is important in our lives: family, friends, fellowship, tradition.
Whatever the holiday you celebrate is, may you enjoy happiness and good health this year and next. If you wish, sit back and enjoy "Happy Holiday" sung by Peggy Lee.
Once again, wishing my readers the best this holiday season. Thank you for your readership!
...Peggy Lee is always a good choice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hannukah to you. Very festive and I enjoy it from downunder
ReplyDeleteInteresting that this relatively older song was never the target of the WrongWing, after all with its Happy Holiday greeting in lieu of their demanded Merry Christmas. Sheesh. Proof of their BS.
ReplyDeleteCandles find a place in every religious ritual, with various purposes and origins, many not fully understood by casual adherents. But the tradition is significant and in many cases is the glue than binds a community. It seems to me that Hanukkah is especially noteworthy in this regard. I am late in wishing you Happy Hanukkah as you light the final candle - but I do. Happy Hanukkah, Alana.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays.
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS
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