It was very special for us to be with D3 and her family for Rosh Hashanah this year. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and wonderful family time celebrating this holiday with them. Elaine was a perfect hostess for the event.
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D3 was very happy that we were there to share this time with them.
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D2 heped out in the kitchen...
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While AC and I relaxed...
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and enjoyed the view of Sunset Beach from the dining room window.
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D3 helped out in the kitchen too...
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and D2 soon joined her there to lend a hand.
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There are many beautiful traditions included in this holiday. Here we see Elaine pouring wine for a toast before dinner.
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She was happy to explain the meaning of the challah bread and the eating of apples and honey. If I remember correctly they represent wishes for a full and sweet new year.
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Here we see D3 holding the
"shofar", a horn made from a ram's horn. The shofar is used in the synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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D2 and D3 both tried to blow the
shofar, and discovered it was not as easy as it looked to get a sound out of it.
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After a few tries..
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they both managed to sound it loud and clear.
2 comments:
I love to hear about family get togethers and hear of different traditions. That is one of my reasons for blogging. I firmly believe families are going to be the salvation of our world. That is something that I pray for everyday.
Strength and peace through families. Blood families and spiritual families.
QMM
QMMM - Well said!
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