Saturday night at sundown marked the end of the Jewish Celebration of Lights, Chanukah. In America today, Chanukah is likened to the Christian celebration of Christmas, but has roots stemming back more than 2,300 years. It is a holiday commemorating the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days; hence the celebration lasts eight days. The holiday fluctuates between November and December of the western calendar, but begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. In honor of my blue and silver Chanukah family, I wanted to draw inspiration to share with all of you. Menorahs and dredles, shades of blue and silver, the beginning of a glorious “simkhah”. “Mazel Tov!”
| Hydrangea arrangement, Mac’s Flowers; blue & white chuppah, via Project Wedding Photo by Jen O’Sullivan; bridemaid dress, Alvina Valenta; yamaka, kippa via Domestic Felicity; bridesmaids and shoes, Image by Chelsea Elizabeth; blue and white roses, Mac’s Flowers; ice sculpture menorah, photo by Kimz; silver wedding dress, from Bridal Wave; dark blue and white table setting, BHG; cookies, From My wedding to yours; blue bouquet, Hy Studio; Glitter dreidel box by Denise Sharp; Menorah, Strongwater’s Menorah; blue shoes, via the knot, Christy Murray Photography; Bride, theperfectpalate. |
