Ideas for Celebrating a Christ-Centered Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication/Festival of Lights)
If you are wondering why a Christian might celebrate Hanukkah, I’m working on a post that answers that very question. Also, can I humbly suggest you might read my two other posts about Hanukkah? In them I go into more detail about Hanukkah and the deep, wonderful meaning behind this beautiful celebration: Embracing a Christ-centered Hanukkah Reflections from Hanukkah I also highly recommend A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by Robin Sampson. Below are some fun and meaningful Ideas for Celebrating a Christ-Centered Hanukkah: Celebrate by lighting the Menorah and reading God’s Word together as a family every night of Hanukkah- We light a candle…
Embracing the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah)
We’re hanging lights and dancing around the kitchen in December again. But this year there is a different feeling in our home. There is a deep, indescribable peace. A peace I’ve never felt before. There are no gifts to purchase. Nothing to wrap. No stress. No bustle. This year, we are embracing Hanukkah for the first time. Our Menorah shines pretty earth tones on antiqued brass – and beeswax candles all in a row. And there is something breath-taking about the very Menorah God commanded in the Old Testament shining in the darkness of an old country kitchen. This year has been a whirlwind of awakenings and blessings and the…
