Celebrating Hanukkah

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By Bob Strauss 2 comments
Tell a non-Jewish kid about Hanukkah, and watch his eyes light up: “You get presents for eight days in a row? What an awesome deal!” However, there are very few Jewish households where kids receive eight Christmas-sized presents for eight days ... more »
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Many people associate the holiday Hanukkah with gift giving because it's celebrated around the same time of year as Christmas. But Hanukkah is first and foremost a holiday commemorating dedication and freedom. The purpose of Hanukkah is to ... more »
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Hanukkah typically starts out with a bang and then quietly fades over the course of a week. But certain religious Jews consider the eighth night, also called Zot Hanukkah, the most significant. Here's how to celebrate Hanukkah meaningfully on the ... more »
By Shenison 0 comments
This Hanukkah game is traditionally played after lighting the menorah. Because it is a simple game it is a great way to include young children and grandparents in the holiday festivities. Read on to learn how to play the Hannukah dreidel game... more »
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Lighting the Hanukkah menorah at sundown is a hallmark tradition of the holiday. For each of the eight nights of Hanukkah an additional candle is added to the menorah until all the candles are blazing on the last night of Hanukkah. Every night ... more »
By abbeyroad920 0 comments
Christianity is rooted in Judaism. Many Christians enjoy celebrating certain Jewish holidays. Here is how you can celebrate Hanukkah as a Christian... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 0 comments
Whereas the first night of Hanukkah has the most religious significance, the second night can be a time when the fun really gets started. Celebrate Hanukkah on the second night with the traditional prayers and customs--but invite friends and ... more »
By virtualibrarian 0 comments
Nearly every culture has some sort of holiday or festival that revolves around lights like candles, lanterns, or even bonfires. Not coincidentally, most of these festivals seem to take place at the very darkest time of year, right around the ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 4 comments
In December, you're guaranteed to face a long wait at your local post office. Here's how to minimize your aggravation... more »
By Bob Strauss 0 comments
There are two types of people in the world: those who welcome the uneventful stretch after Christmas-Kwanzaa-Hanukkah-New Year's like a well-deserved spa vacation and those who deeply miss all the bustle and revelry and lapse into a post-holiday ... more »
By MeriGray 1 comments
The candleabra lit by Jews during the holiday of Hanukkah recalls a miracle which occured during the Hellenistic era. The Oral Tradition includes the story of this miracle, in which the Maccabees and their followers wrested away control of the ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 7 comments
You've been assigned the task of organizing an office gift exchange. The thought of receiving yet another bottle of cheap cologne is making you shudder and you know your colleagues feel the same way. It is easy to make this year's exchange a success... more »
By Tiferet 0 comments
As Chanukkah is rapidly approaching, the time honored game of dreidel is something that everyone young child should learn... more »
By andipandi10 2 comments
“Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it’s dry and ready, oh dreidel I will play.” If you celebrate Hanukkah, you are very familiar with this song. The dreidel is a big part of the Hanukkah celebration. The triangular ... more »
By Bob Strauss 2 comments
“Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay…” Even if you’re not Jewish, the odds are that this catchy little song has gotten stuck in your head at least once—and even if you are Jewish, you probably weren’t aware that the word “dreidel” is ... more »
By Michaiel Bovenes 0 comments
The holidays are filled with too much to do and not enough time to do it all. You can learn how to relax your body, mind and spirit, so that you are calm, focused and most productive during this busy time of year... more »
By Ashley Petry 0 comments
Conner Prairie, the living history museum in Fishers, Indiana, is always a fun place to spend the day. But it’s even better during the holidays, when the re-created pioneer town transforms into a winter wonderland during Conner Prairie by ... more »
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In Judaism, the Shabbat (or Sabbath) refers to the seventh day being an ordained day of rest following the six days it took to create the earth. An important ritual to observe, the Shabbat involves the obligation to light the Chanukiah candles ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 4 comments
The menorah is the centerpiece of the eight-day Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah. Here's the ritual used in lighting it... more »
By Angie Shiflett 2 comments
Many individuals suffer from depression during the holiday season. There are many different reasons why this may occur. Most individuals see the holidays as a time to experience happiness. However, it is the most common time of the year for an ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 1 comments
Hanukkah, the eight-day celebration beloved by Jewish families, begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar (the exact dates in November or December vary each year). Families light candles each evening at sundown while ... more »
By Bob Strauss 4 comments
Many folks, Jews and non-Jews alike, have come to think of Hanukkah as “Christmas Lite”—after all, both holidays take place at the same time of year, and involve feasting, decorating, and elaborate exchanges of presents. However, Hanukkah has its ... more »
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The eight nights of Hanukkah are a chance to celebrate the miracle of lights, enjoy tasty treats and honor Jewish traditions. Celebrate Hanukkah on the seventh night by reinforcing the rituals that have made the past six nights so special... more »
By eHow Relationships & Family Editor 1 comments
One of the difficult decisions couples often face is selecting which family they will spend the holidays with... more »
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Adam Richard Sandler, who began performing on stage at the tender age of 17, is known for his comedy and satirical songwriting. Growing up in a Jewish family gave Adam Sandler plenty of material to make us laugh about lofty career choices, lunch ... more »