Chanukah
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the victory
of the Jews over Greek persecution. When the Maccabees, the
leaders of the war against the Syrians, reclaimed the Temple,
they only had one flask of oil to light the Menorah. Miraculously
the Menorah stayed lit for eight days - thus the eight days
of Chanukah, which begin on the 25th day of the
Hebrew month of Kislev.
Chanukah Decorating and Entertaining Ideas
 Ask
your florist to design a festive arrangement featuring flowers
in the traditional Chanukah blue and white - perfect for
a centerpiece or to greet guests on a table in the foyer.
- Use fresh evergreens to decorate around the menorah. Place
colorful dreidels and chocolate coins around the table for
kids to enjoy.
- For an elegant celebration take advantage of all places
where candles could be displayed:
- Line a walkway with votive candles in luminaries leading
up to a door.
- Place garland on the mantle with fresh flowers and candles
to beautifully grace your room and make the most of light
by enhancing the fire.
- Float candles and flowers in treasured crystal or silver
bowls to create a fabulous effect.
- Place scented candles with fresh blossoms in each powder
room.
- If an open house is on the agenda and many persons will
be in a room, it is important to give special attention
to the larger display areas such as the front door, foyer,
mantle, buffet or serving areas, powder rooms, windows and
staircase. This will help you get maximum impact because
with many people in a room smaller arrangements placed around
will not be seen at all times. Additionally, by focusing
on a few focal areas in each room, more space is made for
glasses, cups and food plates and there is less chance of
an accident.
- As guests leave, have a vase of loose flowers by the door
and invite them to take one home as a gift.
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