as we approach both Chanukah and Christmas in the jewish community we find the greatest assault on our traditions...the lack of understanding of what the hell Chanukah is! I mean we know about lights, and the oil, and the 8 nights it lasted...and latkes and applesauce. But it's hard to compete against Santa, Rudolph, Christmas Trees and "It's a Wonderful Life".

Below is a link to an excellent story from the wonderful people at Aish.com called "The Candles and the Tree" about one jews fight w/ this problem and coming to appreciate the meaning and importance of Chanukah, something he was able to pass on to his children.

The Candles and the Tree

I hope you enjoy it.

Chanukah Tov!

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