I am a young Jewish girl and I celebrate Hanukkah. At Hanukkah, families gather together for an eight-day celebration to commemorate the re-dedication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Although it is not the most important Jewish holiday, it is one of the most well-known ones because of the traditional fried foods, games and our Menorah.
So far there have been 3 nights of Hanukkah. On the first night I received a Six-Flags Magic Mountain yearly pass and on the second night my mom gave me a really cozy robe. Tonight I got a "Bare Minerals Wish List" eye-shadow palette which is something I really wanted!
Hanukkah means a lot to me. I know I am too mature to just think about only the presents on Hanukkah. I think that Hanukkah is a celebration of freedom. This holiday means I am a free Jewish girl. The word Hanukkah means dedication. I am dedicated to staying free.
I am very proud to be Jewish. Even though I go to a Catholic school, I still love my religion and make it meaningful in my life. I sing at my temple all the time, I go to all Shabbat services and Jewish youth group activities. All I know and feel is that I am proud to be a Jew and that is all I care about.
Happy Holidays to You All!
-Seriously Samantha
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