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  Celebrate the Miracle in Navy I have several Chanukah cards to share with you over the next few days. Chanukah commemorates the re-dedication of the temple in Jerusalem when the army of Jews led by the Macabees drove out the Greeks/Syrians from the area. They found enough oil to light the Everlasting (always on) Lamp for one day but the oil lasted 8 days--such a miracle! The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar, which is why the holiday moves around every year. This year in 2024 it starts the night of 12/25 and lasts for 8 nights. We light the lights of a special menorah (called a Chanukiah as it has 9 candles instead of the usual 7 candles of a regular menorah) adding a candle every day, increasing the light of the world every day! This card uses the Celebrate the Miracle stamp set, which is still available as an Online Exclusive on the Stampin' Up web site. Check it out as it has lots of cute stamps including all that I used today. If you get lost, or just want some extra tips a...