Religion
When I was young and we celebrated Chanukkah, there were not a lot of fun options for Menorahs. A Menorah is the candelabra used to light the candles for Chanukkah. This was the one my family used.
As the world changed so did Menorahs. By the time my son was born (and probably before that), Disney realized there was money to be made in Menorahs. So this is the Menorah we got at that time.
Later my daughter gave us the following Menorah.
Now that we have a selection to chose from, it all depends on the time and who is around as to which one we use. This one my parents gave my husband and I when got married. I like to try and capture the light.
Adding a little fun to this solemn time helps little ones remember the importance.
May 17, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I honestly didn’t know Pooh was Jewish!
May 17, 2012 at 5:14 pm
The last image is a stunner….and I prefer that more traditional Menorah look
May 18, 2012 at 4:02 am
I agree with both PC and Steve . . . Stunning and memorable!
May 18, 2012 at 9:05 am
What an interesting series of images. My friend’s family took part in an activity that involved families creating their own menorah. They were then shared at one of their classes……I thought it was such a wonderful idea!
Your capture of the flames in the bottom image is just wonderful!!!
May 20, 2012 at 1:36 pm
A nice assortment and the flames on the bottom shot are beautiful and beautifully shot.
May 20, 2012 at 8:10 pm
I prefer the traditional menorah, but the Pooh one is cute too, and I am a great fan of Winnie-the-Pooh
May 23, 2012 at 7:47 am
great capture of the light in the last one, guess that one brings lots of memories. the modern ones might capture kids interestt for the tradition?
May 26, 2012 at 3:18 am
Ooooh, I love the lit candles! Nice job!
January 1, 2013 at 11:07 pm
How lovely to have a tradition that flexes and changes with the times but always keeps the true meaning. The last photo is stunning!!
January 2, 2013 at 1:50 am
The image of the lit candles is fantastic! Do the colors of the candles have any special meaning?
January 12, 2013 at 8:30 am