On this final day of Hanukkah, we honor a season when cultures around the world celebrate the power of light. Hanukkah commemorates the ancient miracle of a menorah that burned for eight days from a single day’s supply of oil—symbolizing resilience, hope, and illumination in times of darkness. Across Himalayan cultures, butter lamps—like those in the Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room on view at the Brooklyn Museum (brooklynmuseum) — are offered as symbols of wisdom that dispels ignorance. Their gentle glow echoes the menorah’s flame and invites us to reflect on generosity, insight, and the warmth we share with one another. As the holiday season begins, we’ll be a bit quieter over the next week and look forward to returning in the new year with new stories, object lessons, and inspiration. ✨ Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season. _______ Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th century; metal, silver; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2008.27 #FestivalOfLight #Hanukkah #HimalayanAr...