Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. The celebration has its roots in the rededication of the temple after Judas Maccabaeus defeated Antiochus IV, the Seleucid emperor who defiled the holiest site in Judaism.
Hanukkah is more than just the commemoration of an historical event -- it is a metaphor for the rededication of one's life to a higher spiritual calling. Christmas, which is a mere ten days away, is a similar call to reflexion and rededication. Perhaps this year, people will heed the call of the season. Perhaps this year, so will I.
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