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HANUKKAH
“I hate this time of year!” I knew exactly how she felt. Every December the entire world seemed to separate between Jews and Christians. I felt isolated and rejected as though I hadn’t been invited to a wonderful party.
It didn’t matter to me that we were Jewish and didn’t believe in Jesus, I wanted what Christmas seemed to be about: fun, family and PRESENTS!
My family succumbed to my pleadings and we “did” Christmas. Of course we hung a Jewish star on the tree and called it a Hanukkah bush.
Many people don’t know what Hanukkah is all about. I thought Hanukkah was about Judah Maccabee, the temple, and some oil. But now I know it’s much more than that. Hanukkah is about God’s blessing upon a faithful remnant that would not compromise its faith.
The story of the Hanukkah is dramatic enough to make Hollywood happy. But more important, the application of Hanukkah to our lives today cannot be overstated.
Hanukkah Excerpt from the book "Celebrate Jesus"
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