The Palisadian-Post has partnered with locally founded environmental organization Resilient Palisades to deliver a “green tip” to our readers in each newspaper. This edition’s tip was written by Alicia Albek, founder of Vamos Vegan and member of Resilient Palisades Vegan Solutions Team.
The December holidays are here. Isn’t it interesting that what these holidays have in common is the light they bring?
During Hanukkah, we light a candle each night for eight nights, commemorating a miracle of survival for our people and rededication of the ancient temple with light. During Christmas we decorate our homes with lights to commemorate the birth of Jesus, and during Kwanza, seven candles are lit for seven principles celebrating African American and Pan African traditions.
In times of darkness, even one single candle can light up a room. We can each be a light in this world with every act of kindness, generosity, compassion, understanding, tolerance, sympathy, support and enlightenment.
Our world is in peril because of animal agriculture. We are polluting our skies and water ways, and disrespecting earth and its inhabitants, creating an imbalance that must be corrected now. We can move the needle toward saving nature and the planet by choosing more plant-based options at every meal.
Here are vegan recipes you can try this holiday season—no matter which holiday you celebrate. They are all easy and delicious to share with your family and friends. You can even mix it up and include a recipe from another culture that might just become your new tradition as well.
Together we can make this world the paradise that it can be for every single being. And it just simply starts in our plate.
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanza to all. Enjoy!
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