Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ.
Hanukkah is in remembrance of a past miraculous event, when Jews reclaimed their temple after Syrians forced them to worship false gods.
Both are defining holidays for Christians and Jews and both have a miracle at their core.
Interesting fact, Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar which falls around December every year; because its based on the lunar calendar, it’s timing changes each year.
Everyone celebrates these holidays in their own personal way, with loved ones, colleagues or friends.
I would like to wish you JOY over the holidays, and AWE at Gods creation.
My personal celebration
With my wife out of town, this year I took my daughter to a holiday gala, a fund raiser for our family’s favorite non-profit, Son Of A Saint.
This was her first formal; she never went to senior prom, and neither did I.
This was also our first father-daughter dance. A little miracle in itself, for those who keep tabs.
Here are some fun photos from the evening.
And in case you are wondering, yes, James Bond and I are brothers…
Dressed to the nines, entering the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, where the gala was held.
Fun with selfies…
OMG. This one needs no caption…
After the dinner and auction, we hit the dance floor.
From my family to yours!
Happy Holidays, Jeffrey and Corine
P.S. **Remember to help the neediest during the holiday season**
