Video: "‘A Rugrats Chanukah’ Special 🕎 FULL EPISODE in 5 Minutes! | NickRewind"

Here is a video I found from the classic Rugrats cartoon that talks about Hanukkah (or Chanukah). Today is the first day of this celebration.

What is Hanukkah, you may ask? It is a Jewish holiday lasting eight days that commemorates the Old Testament miracle of the menorah burning for eight days with one day's worth of oil. The word Hanukkah is Hebrew for "dedication," hence the alternate name Feast of the Dedication.

Even though I am a Christian and a Gentile, I still believe it is an important event to be at least familiar with. The story of Hanukkah can be found in First and Second Maccabees. Even Jesus and first century Jews celebrated the holiday, which is recorded in John 10:22.

Happy First Sunday of Advent!

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As the title says, today is the First Sunday of Advent when the Church prepares for the Christmas season, the time of year where we remember Christ's birth over 2,000 years ago and anticipate His Second Coming at the end of time.

Many things have happened in my life in the past year. From international trips to changing my major, I've got a lot on my plate at the moment. But with Christmas coming up, I and countless others are reminded that God is in control and our lives should be dedicated to Him.

Hopefully I can start to update this blog some more this season. Maybe some Christmas reviews? Or cool Christmas facts? Maybe something about Hanukkah? Time will tell. Until then, happy Advent, and God bless you all.