My sister shared an article from the current Family Fun magazine with me for a really neat idea – a flame-free menorah. Made of corrugated cardboard, it uses tissue paper wrapped toothpicks for flames. Check it out at http://www.FamilyFun.com/magaine. Do a search for menorah and you will find many additional creative (and child friendly) variations.
I enjoyed making this with my son yesterday and having him color the menorah - in the special way only a 2/12 year old can decorate, favoring black permanent marker and making intricate circular scribbles. Last night Joshua told his Daddy that tomorrow was a holiday and he has been pointing out the menorah in the house. This year marks a special time – he is beginning to understand what things mean. I can’t wait to have him watch us light our menorah tonight, while he “lights” his own. I look forward to bringing out this special menorah for many years to come.
Oh, and to mark the first night of Hanukkah I am going to try my hand at sufganiyot – jelly donuts served in Israel during Hanukkah. Tomorrow my mother-in-law is bring her latkes, another recipe on my “must master” list because they are so delicious!
Happy Hannukah to the 3 of you! Sounds like a fun night ahead.
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