Hanukkah 2012 in Wellesley
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Wellesley with fun events and delicious recipes.
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8. Where in town are you going to celebrate? What are your plans in Wellesley? Tell us in the comments below. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. The oil lasted for eight days, according…
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jan schwartz
2:01 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
We will enjoy our potato latkes at home, sharing the holiday with family and friends. Note that the practice is to add a candle a night, thus increasing the light, until on the last night, we have a full menorah of lit candles. That's a wonderful metaphor for life: add positive energy to your life each day. Happy Chanukah! more ›