Things You'll Need:
- A tree or not
- Decorations for Chanukkah and Christmas
- Music for both holidays
- Food for both holidays
- Sheet music for both holidays
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Step 1
Find out what is most meaningful to the people in your family or among your friends. What do they want to happen to feel like their holiday was celebrated?
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Step 2
DECORATIONS...
Of course there are tons of Christmas decorations; there are now lot's of places that carry Chanukkah decorations as well. Mix it up by having a smattering of both. One year I lived in a mixed household and created my own Chanukkah decorations from paper for the tree; dreidels, Jewish stars, and menorahs made the holiday ecumenical. -
Step 3
MUSIC...
To add to the abundant Christmas music, incorporate a bit of Adam Sandler or other Chanukkah music to the mix. A wonderful CD that came out several years ago and is still a favorite is Festival of Light. -
Step 4
SINGING...
For those who love to sing, pull out the best Christmas music but don't forget the old standbys for Chanukkah. -
Step 5
FOOD...
What would any holiday be without food. Alongside the Christmas cookies shaped like Santas and Trees can be cookies shaped like menorahs and dreidels. That traditional turkey can be eaten by anyone that eats meat and you can serves latkes with apple sauce with it. Just leave the fruitcake behind. -
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GIFTS...
One of the best things a friend did at her holiday party was a White Elephant Exchange. You bring something you don't want wrapped. Numbers are drawn and then gifts are opened in that order. You can open your gift or steal someone elses. At the end you can use a driedel to spin for the final round.
