Hi all, happy Chanukah! I wrote a five senses portrait:
Sight
glowing flames on the menorah
colorful box of candles
rows of doughnuts at the bagel store
the words of Al Hanisim
stacks of Chanukah supplies at the grocery store
menorahs in windows
Sound
untaping and crunching of wrapping paper
shoveling snow
singing the brachos
my mother playing Maoz Tzur on the piano
the glug of olive oil
Touch
soft cotton wicks
wax drippings on the foil table cover
tucking a letter under the menorah
peeling apart foil on chocolate coins
Smell
latkes frying
menorah lights burning out
doughnuts!
Taste
latkes with applesauce
frosting with sprinkles on doughnuts
hot chocolate with steamed milk
pasta and quiche at a Chanukah party
What’s your portrait of Chanukah?
