Sunday, December 9, 2012
The Warminster-based cancer support community welcomed Santa Claus and Hanukkah Harry Saturday morning.
More than 60 children and their families came together at the Delaware Valley chapter of Gilda's Club in Warminster Saturday morning to celebrate the holidays. The annual treat featured plenty of pancakes, french toast and bacon to go around, along with fun activities such as gingerbread man decorating. At 10:30 a.m., Santa Claus and Hanukkah Harry arrived via escort courtesy of the Ivyland Police Department. Each child said hello to the jolly visitors and walked away with their own gift. Gilda's Club Delaware Valley celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2013. The organization was founded shortly after the death of legendary comedienne Gilda Radner from ovarian cancer. According to the group's website, she began visiting cancer support groups…
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Make these brisket, latke, and sufganiyot recipes for Hanukkah.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before you light the menorah, make sure you have all the ingredients for some great brisket, latke, and sufganiyot. Although there are many recipes, below are a few to try during the eight nights. Potato Latkes Ingredients Instructions Once they are ready to eat, try them with some apple sauce mixed with sugar & cinnamon, sour cream or just a sprinkling of salt. Brisket Ingredients Instructions Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) from chabad.org Ingredients Instructions TELL US: What are your favorite things to eat during Hanukkah? Do you have any special or traditional …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Jewish holiday begins a little early this year.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mark your calendars for the 25th day of the month of Kislev. That's when Hanukkah starts in 2012. For those of us who aren't so tuned into the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday Dec. 8. The holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, lasts eight days. Hanukkah commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple, but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. Yet the oil lasted for eight, according to the story, and thus the holiday of Hanukkah was born. Today, the holiday is celebrated by gathering together with family, lighting a menorah over the course of eight days, playing dreidel …
