Happy Chanukah from Laguna Beach
@DeborahDiane (40847)
Laguna Woods, California
December 9, 2015 11:12pm CST
Whether you are Jewish or not, I think you will love this menorah that was set up by a synagogue in Laguna Beach.
It is actually a workable menorah with lights on the top.
I thought I would share it with all my friends here on MyLot, regardless of their religion.
Whether you are in the middle of celebrating Chanukah, or just beginning your Christmas preparations, or you celebrate other winter holidays, I want to wish you Happy Holidays. 
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
I think a menorah built from skis would be very unique!
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@paigea (36143)
• Canada
12 Dec 15
@DeborahDiane now I wish I had collected old useless skis at the garage sales this past summer 
. My husband is usually up for a project.
. My husband is usually up for a project.1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
I thought it was very creative, too. I loved how they came up with this!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
19 Dec 15
@simone10 - I know what you mean. I have trouble coming up with new ideas, too.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I think that that is a wonderful menorah and we have several Synagogues in our area and of course Jewish friends.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@DeborahDiane I think the surf boards are just perfect.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
I'm glad you like this menorah. I thought it was so charming and unique ... and perfect for Laguna Beach!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Dec 15
@BelleStarr - @Paigea said that she would like one made from old skis or hockey sticks, since she lives in a snowy area. I think that would be a fun idea, too!
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
Yes, Chanukah is another spelling for Hanukah. Both words refer to the Festival of Lights, a Jewish holiday.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
11 Dec 15
@DeborahDiane My in-laws were Jewish and they celebrated Hanukah, I imagined it was another spelling.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
@LadyDuck - Yes, I have spelled it both ways in the past. I just chose to spell it this way because that is the way the synagogue spelled in on the surfboard menorah. One of my son-in-laws is Jewish, and he liked it, too.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
I'm glad you enjoyed this rather unique, Southern California version of a menorah. I have seen many, but never one like this!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
11 Dec 15
Oh, I see. It is that 7 candles arranged like a hand fan? Sorry for the description.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
I actually think that it is nine candles but, yes, you have the right idea. Chanukah is also known as the Festival of Lights.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
12 Dec 15
@DeborahDiane oh! haha! I typed the wrong number. yes, that should be nine.
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@DeborahDiane (40847)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Dec 15
Yes, it is made of a row of surfboards. I would have thought it sacrilegious, but a Jewish synagogue put it up. I love it.
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