Hanukkah begins after sundown on December 18th and ends after sundown on December 26th.
The holiday begins on the 25th day of Kislev each year, the ninth month of the Jewish calendar.
The Hebrew calendar is based on the lunar cycle, so Jewish holidays are celebrated on different dates every year. The start of Hanukkah typically ranges from the end of November to the end of December.
Hanukkah is often called the Festival of Lights because the annual holiday, celebrated for eight consecutive nights, features the lighting of a nine-stemmed candelabra called the menorah. The menorah differs from other candelabras because it includes an extra candle, called the shammes or shammash, used to light the other eight candles.
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Get in the Holiday Spirit:
Volunteer at Our Gift Wrapping Booth at Devonshire Mall!
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Our gift wrapping booth at Devonshire Mall is in full swing! Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have spent time in the booth & thank you to everyone who has stopped by to have gifts wrapped!
Stop by and see us! We’re located near Indigo, right next to Lululemon. All proceeds go to Community Living Essex County.
A special thank you to St. Clair College and the St. Clair College Alumni Association for serving as our official 2022 sponsors and covering the cost of all gift wrapping supplies!
We have available volunteer time slots on the following dates:
December 19, December 20, December 21, December 22 & December 23
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Celebrating the Holiday Season |
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Arthur and Tony had a great time volunteering with The Salvation Army Kettle Bell drive at Devonshire Mall earlier this week. Now they're both in the Christmas spirit! |
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Chris, Alvin, and Josh got into the Christmas spirit over the weekend by enjoying the beautiful lights in LaSalle! |
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The December clock is ticking as we approach the end of the month. Are you immersed in the joy of the season — beaming children’s faces, sparkling decorations and jingling bells, or are you dreading each new day’s challenges? So many obligations, cards to send, calls to make, gifts to buy, meals to prepare, activities to attend, and sleep-deprived days. There aren’t enough hours in the day. How many times have you told yourself this?
Not to worry - take a deep breath. Isn’t this the season of joy? It is time to make a plan to approach each day with positive energy. It is possible!
Let’s make a promise to ourselves - the joy that is synonymous with the season will be continued throughout the coming year.
The links below are filled with positive inspiration. I gained valuable tips when I read them. I hope you will too,
Happy, joy-filled December days to you and your family!
Marilyn, Ensemble Family Consultant and the Advisory Committee
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Our Giving Tuesday Campaign is on Until December 31!
Find Out How You Can Support CLEC!
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Our Giving Tuesday campaign is under way! Make an impact in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities this holiday season with a donation that will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Libro Credit Union.
100% of Giving Tuesday proceeds go toward the purchase of technology, such as smartphones, tablets, apps, and wearables, to help people we support develop skills, take part in virtual supports, and stay connected with friends and family.
All donations made to Community Living Essex County until Saturday, December 31st will be matched by Libro up to a maximum of $6,000. This year our goal is $12,000 – help us beat it!
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Other Ways to Give:
- Pick up dinner at Carmen’s Catering, located at 75 Oak Street in Leamington! They will be donating $1.00 from every 4 o’clock meal special until December 31st.
- Order pizza from Domino’s Pizza locations in Belle River, Essex, LaSalle, Tecumseh, & Windsor now through December 22nd. They will donate $1.00 from every large, one-topping pizza (pick up only) to our Giving Tuesday campaign.
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Community Living Essex is Hiring & We Need Your Help! |
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Santa is Visiting Downtown Amherstburg |
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Ho Ho Ho, Santa is coming to downtown Amherstburg! Don’t miss the Santa Shout Out December 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm next to the Gordon House at 268 Dalhousie Street. Santa will be in the snow globe to talk to all of the children about their Christmas wishes.
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate and cookies! Santa Claus will be reading Christmas stories; listen to holiday music, walk the River Lights and spread holiday cheer!
Bring your friends and family for a magical night!
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Jingle Bell Jamboree Craft Show |
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The Jingle Bell Jamboree is a fun filled afternoon of kids activities, awesome local vendors and delicious food. The event is taking place on December 18th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at The WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh Street, Windsor.
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DIY Melted Crayon Ornaments in 4 Easy Steps! |
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You can make some DIY melted crayon ornaments in about 15-20 minutes. This is a Christmas craft that people of all ages will enjoy!
Not only are melted crayon Christmas ornaments simple, fun and inexpensive to make, but melted crayon art like this also is a great way to use up old crayons!
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Best in Snow
"Best in Snow" is a festive holiday special, featuring teams from around the world transported to a magical snowy village, Snowdome, and thrown into a spirited competition to compete for the title of Best in Snow. With the help of Snowdome’s finest carvers, teams will transform their ten-foot, twenty-ton blocks of snow into beautiful creations inspired by Pixar, Marvel, Walt Disney Animation, Walt Disney Studios, and The Muppets Studios. The teams will take family favorites such as Moana, Coco and The Lion King and bring the characters to life in a way you’ve never seen before – in snow! Now streaming on Disney+.
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Holiday Cheesecake Squares
Make these festive and delicious holiday cheesecake squares for all of your friends this season! The best things come in small packages, like diamonds and cheesecake! Top these creamy Holiday Cheesecake Squares with seasonal designs for holiday perfection.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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Do you think it will be a White Christmas this year?
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Christmas isn't the same without snow
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As long I'm with friends and family, this is all I need
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I'm heading south for the holidays!
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What's your favorite animated Christmas classic?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ 42.5%
A Charlie Brown Christmas ~ 22.5%
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas ~ 17.5%
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town ~ 17.5%
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