Sew a Softie - the Hanukkah edition

 
 
 

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is one of my favorite holidays.

Not only does it have an epic battle as its historical setting,

with out brave Maccabees rising against the might of Ancient Greece,

but there is magic involved -

when the Maccabees liberated the Holy Temple they found

only a tiny amount of pure oil to light the Menorah

but this lasted for eight full days 

until more oil could be produced.

♡

With my niece Dana, we are joining Trixi's Sew a Softie.

Our contribution is a board game that follows fours softie friends

as they try to save Hanukkah by bringing a box of matches to the Temple.

Four tiny friends

are going on a quest

with fear in their hearts 

they will still do their best.

The Temple is dark

as black as the night,

and matches are needed

for the oil to light.

Leading them on

is the little Dreidel,

an unlikely hero

he's been cheerful since cradle.

Next is the Candle

so orange and bright,

he'll play a big role

in the lighting of light.

The Oil Can that's coming

is not very grand,

but if more oil is needed

he will lend a hand.

And our sweet sugared Donut

is right at the back -

you can't go adventuring

without any snack.

The perils are many

but come what may -

our four little friends

must all win the day.

♡