Happy New Year

I know… This greeting sounds odd to some ears, but soon it will be the Jewish New Year. The Hebrew calendar follows the lunar year (354 days), as opposed to the solar year (365 days.) A more thorough explanation is here, if you’re interested. This Lunar Year seems to be going faster then most because the Jewish holidays appear so early this year. Rosh Hashana is September 8 at sundown and Hanukkah begins December 1!

I like that the holiday is looked upon as a renewal and is celebrated with sweet things, like apples and honey. It’s also a time to reflect on the year that has passed. I’ve created a couple photo card designs for Rosh Hashana. I’m trying a new size of card, which will show up for all the holiday cards this season and the palette is warm and sweet to celebrate the new year. L’Shanah Tovah!