2011 is winding to a close. This week we have focused on Hanukkah. We have 2 menorahs. No arguing over whose turn it is to light the candles. This year we tried something new and so far it has been working. Mister B lights the match and lights both shamash and Little Miss M says the prayers.
Yes, I let my child strike a match. I realized last year that he was 12 going on 13 and should probably know how to light a match. After years of "Don't play with matches" well, he needs to know how to light a match. It is a life skill. There isn't always a lighter around. He used kitchen safety matches and practiced over the kitchen sink. If I could find a book of matches I would have him practice with those, too. Remember when restaurants gave out matches. They don't really do that anymore since no one can smoke in a restaurant anymore.
My mini-rant on being unable to procure free matches is now over.
From our family to yours.....Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.
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