Tuesday 30 November 2021

The Festival of Lights


Hanukkah started on Sunday evening 
and continues all this week.

Every year, I have to double-check
how to spell the name of this holiday. 

Every single year. 

Maybe this kid has the right idea --


Her Royal Highness the Cat
always laughs at me because
she knows how it's really spelled!




Happy Hanukkah / Hanukkat 
to all who celebrate!

32 comments:

  1. I was surprised it started so early this year. I know like Easter the date floats around

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  2. I’m with you. I cannot remember the spelling year to year.

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  3. I always have to copy and paste it.
    That said, now I need to find a yarmulke for MaxGoldberg.

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  4. it seems so early this year. we have an area in this city where everyone has manorahs attached to the top of their car and yes, they light a candle on it each day.

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  5. There are some words I just can't spell. So now imagine how I cope with Welsh. golygfeydd and tad yng nghyfraith being two examples.

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  6. I think there's latitude in spelling this word. That's my story anyway.

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  7. cats don't worry about such things. They just live in the moment.
    A blessing on you
    the Ol'Buzzard

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  8. Hi Debra, Like all transliterations, there is no official spelling, so as long as we can recognize the word, it's ok. I happen to have a tiny dreidel here, and just spun it in honor of this post. I got a gimel, which is the winning character, i.e., if gambling, you get the whole pot.
    --Jim

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  9. Our cat Phoebe has kept very quiet about her modelling assignment for that last picture. I wonder what she was paid.

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  10. OMG the kitty! *faints*
    And I've seen it spelled in one a thousand ways.
    What matters is the message, right?

    Happy Hanukkah!

    XOXO

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  11. That first meme really speaks to the current generation. Love the Hanukkats!

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  12. HRH ..smart kitty...Happy "Chanukah" I would have to look it up as well...if Needed to write it.. Have a good week..

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  13. Aw, this kitty's a mensch.
    Thank you, Debra.
    You're ahead of me, and it's going on the third night. Oy vey.

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  14. Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate -- the world needs as much light as it can get in these times!

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  15. Happy Honk is so much easier for the spelling disabled.

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  16. Hope light never fades from the spirit.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  17. The problem comes in with translation since hebrew uses a different alphabet. The ch is hard gutteral "h" sound not unlike the gaelic ch in Loch not a sound like the ch in cheese. I used to direct a Jewish preschool so I know some of these things.

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  18. You are not alone - I also have to check the spelling every time.

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  19. Happy Honk....yep, this kid has it! I see so many different spellings it's amazing. I google it everytime I try to type the word.

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  20. Hannukah. Whatever, it is early but right on time and where it should be.

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  21. How can anyone not love HRH? She always makes me laugh! There are many lovely and meaningful celebrations at this time of year. Thanks for spreading some Honk joy, Debra!

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  22. A fun look at this wonderful celebrations, and i love Hanukkat!

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  23. I ALWAYS misspell it too. Happy Honk!

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  24. this holiday name is little funny and hard to remember it's spelling i agree :)

    Happy hanukkah !

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  25. Happy Hanukkah! The cats are adorable.

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  26. It is early this year, isn’t it? Which is nice, as far as I’m concerned. I’ve known it to be as late as December 25, going into the new year. I bought myself a new Chanukiah as the old one has been falling apart. Made some latkes and had a couple of donuts.

    I loved the comparison with a phone at 10 per cent lasting eight days! 😉

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