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  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    OMG! So, I had NO IDEA that my lens had been featured as LOTD! I actually allowed this account to go stale for a while sadly :( I just happened to log in and start looking at this lens (which was one of my very first on here), and was so amazed, blessed, and awed by everyone's activity and comments on here! Thank you all so much!

    I also must apologize for offending anyone Jewish. I truly meant to bless others by sharing your traditions.
  • Einsteinium Dec 22, 2009 @ 7:17 am | delete
    I have many problems with this lens, but I just wanted to bring up one. If this holiday is to celebrate the glory of God, why did you have to run out and get more presents? Those are truly peripheral.
  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    The holiday is to glorify God! Presents are fun and one of many traditions we do. I didn't run out to get more presents because I HAD to, but because I wanted to.
  • TheRealTomato Sep 30, 2010 @ 8:26 am | delete
    Granted - I don't believe presents draw attention TO God but that it has the opposite affect. We are not celebrating Christmas any longer. After much research I found that it does more to offend God than anything else. Hanukkah should not have gift giving either. No where in the scriptures does it say to give presents to each other to honor Him. The joy of Celebrating God is in knowing HIM. It is difficult to achieve this if the joy is remembered in the presents. There are many other ways to enjoy the holiday and create meaning and good memories for our children.
  • Jodi_k Dec 15, 2009 @ 11:38 am | delete
    When I first saw the link to this lens, I thought, "Great! Latkes, Dreidels, Hanukkah songs." Something for me! That's not what I got. My first response was to get angry. Then, I thought about it.

    Now, I'm not so much angry, as sad and disappointed that this would be chosen as lens of the day.

    I think you mean well, but it's hurtful. I don't mind if you light candles. Many Christians also celebrate Seders (the message of freedom resonates with everyone).

    But, Jesus is NOT the Jewish Messiah. I respect your right to observe your religion in the way you choose. Please respect mine too.
  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    I am sorry for causing you to be angered by this :(

    Also, I think Jesus being the Jewish Messiah is a matter of opinion. I have discussed it with many people, and it takes a lot of faith to believe he is, and a lot to believe he isn't, in my opinion.
  • bygproductions Dec 14, 2009 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    I have desired to celebrate some of the Jewish celebrations. Unfortunately, I'm not as organized or energetic as I need to be to accomplish that. Great lens, thanks for sharing the history.
  • musicmadman Dec 14, 2009 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Nice choice for pick of the day by Squidoo. I like how you have represented this to be as important for Christian's as it is for Jewish. Well done on your achievements.
  • megan Dec 14, 2009 @ 4:07 am | delete
    hi
  • alpenguin Dec 14, 2009 @ 3:51 am | delete
    This entire lens except for talking about the miracle of the 8 days of light when there was oil for only one day is entirely a lie and is written to convert Jews to Christianity. Jesus IS NOT THE JEWISH MESSIAH. The Messiah has not made his appearance yet and will not until we all learn to love and respect each other so there is peace. Anything else said on this lens simply is not true and is a distortion of Jewish tenets. This person is not to be commended for this lens.
  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:26 pm | delete
    I did not write this lens to attempt to convert Jews to Christianity. I do not want to do that. I have honestly TRIED to do that before, but it doesn't work. If a Jew chooses to believe in Jesus, that's all up to them. I am sorry to have offended you.

    Also, you seem to have found this lens to be COMPLETELY unhelpful, and you said I was wrong. So, if you wouldn't mind, would you please write a comment correcting my mistakes?
  • Irenemaria Dec 13, 2009 @ 5:41 am | delete
    I thought Jesus told us not to worship him. He said: Worship his Father - our God?
  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Jesus also said that he and the father were one.
  • Sylvestermouse Dec 12, 2009 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD!
  • Knowlen_Wanderer Dec 12, 2009 @ 5:44 am | delete
    Good lens, informative, friendly and unbiased.
  • Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm Dec 11, 2009 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Your lens is incredible! I love the real history on Christmas and Easter. As a Christian, I hate to see Jesus associated with pagan holidays. Thanks for helping set the record straight!

    5 stars, Li Li
  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    Thank you! I thoroughly enjoy history and educating people :D
  • newbizmau Dec 11, 2009 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    LOTD! That's Great and very well deserved. I learned plenty.
  • Ladydove62 Dec 11, 2009 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD! This is very well explained and interesting!
  • Susan52 Dec 11, 2009 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    Congratulations on a lovely and informative lens of the day!
  • rms Dec 11, 2009 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    Congratulations on a well deserved LotD!
  • heehaw Dec 11, 2009 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    i want presents! who does like them?
  • MomwithAHook Dec 11, 2009 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    excellent lense. Fabulous visuals as wells.
  • Heather426 Dec 11, 2009 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    congrats on LOTD! blessed by a Squidoo angel.
  • acupuncture-boynton Dec 11, 2009 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    I always have been wondering what hanukkah is bu thanks to your beautiful lens, no i know. And congratulations on LOTD
  • janices7 Dec 11, 2009 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! So much good information here.
  • MissCarmen Dec 11, 2009 @ 11:56 am | delete
    Thanks for making it so clear. So often we skip the historical and true meaning and go straight to the goodies! Congrats on LOTD.
  • eclecticeducation Dec 11, 2009 @ 11:36 am | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD!!! Great lens!
  • KimGiancaterino Dec 11, 2009 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • happynutritionist Dec 11, 2009 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Beautifully done, I read your profile, 19! And I thought my daughter was a young bride...what a lot of wisdom you have shared here, thank you for giving me another perspective on Hanukkah to think about. Have a blessed Hanukkah and Christmas and congrats on being the LOTD. I tweeted your lens.
  • tanyacapps Jan 4, 2010 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    I am no longer 19 (I need to update that bad!). I actually turn 21 at the end of the month. And thanks!
  • KarateKatGraphics Dec 11, 2009 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Nice work!
  • d-artist Dec 11, 2009 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!!! A lens with great insight and thought...
  • partybuzz Dec 11, 2009 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Thanks for your great info. Congratulations on LOTD!!
  • kiwisoutback Dec 11, 2009 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • MysticTurtle Dec 11, 2009 @ 8:43 am | delete
    Good lens shedding light on holiday origins. Congratulations on LOTD.
  • OhMe Dec 11, 2009 @ 8:38 am | delete
    Congratulations of Lens of the Day! This is a beautiful lens!
  • LeanneChesser Dec 11, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • Gladdmo64 Dec 11, 2009 @ 7:53 am | delete
    This is absolutely awesome! It has deeply touched my heart deeply for I love the Jewish people and most of all I love our Jewish Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
  • puzzlemaker Dec 11, 2009 @ 7:20 am | delete
    One of my fondest memories is seeing my very best high school friend celebrate Hanukkah with her family. I can even still say the prayer they say.

    Congrats on LOTD!
  • stacy_mcdaniel Dec 11, 2009 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Congratulations on lens of the day!!!
  • angelsmummy Dec 11, 2009 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Great page by the way

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