Hanukkah -Festival of Lights Origin

Hanukkah is the Jewish Feast of Lights or Feast of Dedication.The Hebrew word Hanukkah means dedication. Hanukkah is also written Hannuka or Chanukah. The holiday begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew Month of Kislev and lasts eight days. Hanukkah usually falls in the month of December, but occasionally can start in November.
The books of the Maccabees tell the story of Hanukkah which occurred in 165 B.C. After three years of struggle, the Jews in Judea defeated the Syrian tyrant Antiochus. The Jewish people held festivities in the Temple of Jerusalem, and rededicated it to God. After removing all Syrian idols from the Temple, the Jews found only one small cruse of oil which to light their holy lamps. Miraculously, the cruse provided oil for eight days. Judas Maccabaeus, the Jewish leader, then proclaimed a festival to be observed by Jews.
During Hanukkah, gifts are exchanged and contributions are made to the poor. Each evening, one additional candle is lit on the Hanukkah menorah (candelabra). By the last evening, eight lighted candles stand together.

Time for giving Thanks on 11-25

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and families will be reflecting with gratitude, and counting their blessings. No holiday table will be complete without a thanksgiving centerpeice to compliment the perfect turkey dinner! Here a few tips when choosing the perfect arrangement for the holiday.

How to choose a floral centerpiece for Thanksgiving

Give thought to the size and shape of the table

If you are using a long rectangle table, choose a long and low centerpiece or 2 smaller arrangements to keep your table streamlined and in proportion. If your table is oval, it is best to choose an oval or round style. Compliment the arrangement with candles for the perfect setting.

Is this a formal Thanksgiving dinner with guests?

Consider an arrangement in a beautiful style with more upscale flowers such as Asiatic lilies, roses, sunflowers fruit and alstromaria ….complete with a colorful pillar or taper candle.

Is this a traditional family Thanksgiving?

Think about a more traditional arrangement such as a cornucopia
consisting of fall colored carnations and Asiatic lily’s or a
sentimental container filled with fresh fall flowers and fall trimmings.

Are you traveling for dinner?

The customary gesture to show appreciation for the invitation
is to arrive with fresh flowers for the hostess. Take a beautiful
bouquet of fresh fall flowers wrapped or a beautiful floral
arrangement for their home.


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