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Malin + Goetz Candles: Unusual Scents

Malin + Goetz Candles: Singular Scents

Over the holidays, we use a lot of candles. Between Hanukkah, our desire to have nicely dimmed lighting, and some in effect good pumpkin spice candles that definitely add to the festivities, we kept the wicks on fire. And though we've seen a lot of things on these pages, one thing we haven't checked out often are candles. So, we contacted one of the higher-end brands of candles around, and are in seventh heaven to report that there still are plenty of new things under the sun- even in a category as old as wax.

The local, NY-based Malin + Goetz offers a Cannabis Candle , rated for 60 hours of light time, complete with classy packaging. We were a bit nervous when onset it- expecting a perhaps skunky smell- but there's nothing like that here. Instead, it's a remarkably original, woodsy, citrusy smell that is lively and instantly great. They describe it thus: "The candle begins with top notes of fresh lemon and orange, halfway notes of fig and pepper, with a sophisticated base of oakmoss, sandlewood and

Source: TrulyNet

Hanukkah – The Festival of Lights | The Shiksa Blog

by The Shiksa

Hanukkah, also known as the "Day of the Lights Gala", begins this evening. Ask anyone who is not a jew name of a Jewish event, and most people will say Hanukkah. The reaction is insane, is not a wonderful holiday, observed in a Jewish sentiment. Passover and Yom Kippur holidays are much more high-ranking meticulous. That said, Hanukkah has enchanted in some way specialized in the background because of its proximity to the western end at Christmas.While some might be tempted to call the Hanukkah "Jewish Christmas," has nothing to do with the Christian leave of absence. Historically, the events of Hanukkah occurred before Jesus was born, and the origins of Hanukkah are very strange mystery that the adventures of Christmas.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Jewish House of God in Jerusalem. In the 2nd century BC, on the order greek Prince of Syria outlawed Judaism and ordered the Jews to flatter the Greek gods. In 168 BC, the Royal desecrated the Jewish house of God, consecrated and dedicated to the greek god Zeus.An army revolt in age Jews rebelled against all the odds and were made responsible to rebuild the synagogue by the Greeks....

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At Government House with Martin and Katie O'Malley

Carroll County Times - Jan 01, 1970

Leonard Attman was leader of ceremonies, welcoming all the Hanukkah revelers to this holiday celebration, lighting eight candles on the unwritten menorah. Though traditional, this specific magnificent Hanukkah menorah at Domination House,

Germany's First Lights: A Hanukkah Reflection

Huffington Post (blog) - Jan 01, 1970

Upon seeing this dear menorah, my grandmother called her cousin back home in the states requesting her to send Hanukkah candles from the US so they would be skilled to light their newly found treasure. The orange candles that arrived from Newburgh,

Malin + Goetz Candles: Unusual Scents

TrulyNet - Jan 01, 1970

Over the holidays, we use a lot of candles. Between Hanukkah, our lust to have nicely dimmed lighting, and some really good pumpkin spice candles that assuredly add to the festivities, we kept the wicks burning. And though we've seen a lot of things

9/11 Solidarity Hanukkah Menorah Marks First Steps toward Bringing Light Back ...

PR Web (press release) - Jan 01, 1970

We created this Hanukkah menorah in agreement with 9/11. As the final Hanukkah candle was lit on the menorah they designed to honor both the olden times and future of Ground Zero, as well as the men and women who protect that extent,

How Do You Explain Autism to Your Son?

Patch.com - Jan 01, 1970

My son and I were in the children's cleave of the public library, just prior to the start of Hanukkah. Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles was an amusing title – one that I could tune in to to. At past Hanukkahs, Kai has wanted to blow out the candles