What a lovely holiday. Our Sukkah went up in just about three hours this year, with only minimal frustration and cursing. Each year it looks a bit nicer inside. We had a warm little party today with lots of toddlers running around making felt etrogs and playing in the sandbox and grown-ups drinking homemade chai, eating pumpkin pie and ginger molasses cookies and spiced almonds. Like I said, such a good holiday to celebrate.
Here is Roxanne showing some etrog love. If you’re going to buy a $40 piece of citrus you really ought to cradle it, you know?
My family never built a Sukkah as a child, but now, in adulthood, both my
brother and I have built them on our patios and porches. The act of building it together as a family, with the kids collecting pine needles and acorns and trying to climb the ladder, and with mom and dad alternately cooperating and arguing over how to get the frame stable and where the screw should go is a kind of celebration in and of itself.
Beth H says
oh my your little girl is getting so big. What a cutie!
You’ve peeked my curiousity with this religious celebration…I’m off to find out more.
Lynn in Tucson says
What a beautiful Sukkah! Interesting, isn’t it, those things that we may not have done as children that we insist on doing with our own? I’m also intrigued by how my brother and I turned out (in some ways) so differently, for having been raised in the same household.
joybucket says
It’s lovely. Thanks for posting a photo.
I love this time of year.
Amanda says
How lovely! I love all the little details that go into making a family custom. Like in your case, the discussions of building techniques. It’s wonderful.
And I can’t believe how big Roxanne is! Wow!
Maritza says
Your Sukkah is gorgeous. And homemade chai sounds delicious right about now – it’s been a while since I’ve had some.
Neta says
We have suka as children but I never had one as an adult, Your suka is beautiful, I wish you happy holiday.
Lemon Tree Tales says
That’s a great looking Sukkah! And a pretty large etrog … nice looking. 🙂
–Tami
Cassi says
It sounds like you had a wonderful celebration. I love your Sukkah with all the decorations hanging down 🙂
sulu-design says
I always envied the sukkot that my neighbors built as a family every year. I remember hearing their conversations and laughter spilling out from it for hours in the evening. It’s wonderful that your family is making those memories.
And what a gorgeous photo of your daughter.
mavis says
oh wow. i’m not much impressed with american holidays and always thought about throwing in the feast of tabernacles, just for fun. now i am quite emboldened.
rebekka says
Gorgeous…how come I’ve never heard of a Sukkoah? Going to Wikipedia now…
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