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Celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah with tips and advice from eHow. Teach your kids about the cultural and historical significance of this ancient Jewish holiday while playing a game of dreidel or letting them light the menorah. Find traditional Hannukah recipes such as latkes, too. Each day brings a new gift exchange, and although Hanukkah gift giving is typically more conservative than Christmas, eHow is ready to pitch in with fun and unique present ideas for kids and adults.

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How to Arrange Hanukkah Symbols

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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It's easy to tell when Hanukkah is approaching. Each December Hanukkah symbols are proudly displayed across the globe. Knowing how to recognize the symbols of Hanukkah, as well as understanding how to arrange them in your decorating scheme, can ... more »

How to Buy Hanukkah Gifts

By Bob Strauss

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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 »

How to Celebrate Hanukkah in Poland

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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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 »

How to Make a Hanukkah Menorah, a Great Craft for Children

By PattyOh

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Children will love helping you make their very own Hanukkah Menorah out of felt. While you light the Hanukkah candles and say prayers every night, your little one can “light” their felt Menorah and say prayers, too. Don't let the number of steps ... more »

How to Make Christmas Food Gifts For Cheap

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Take a look at this collection of articles that can help you with your gift budget this Christmas. Plus, who can say no to good food and sweets!.. more »

How to make Cornbread

By rose4mom

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This is the perfect accompaniment for stews and chili... more »

How to make Potato Latkes I

By rose4mom

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"A classic potato latke, you can't go wrong with these crispy hot cakes. Serve with applesauce, sour cream and chopped green onions! Happy Hanukkah!".. more »

How to on "A Better Gift Wrap"

By GreenMomma

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Did you ever think about how many square feet of gift wrap you use during the holidays? Its an awful lot of waste. I've come up with some "un-original" ideas to be a little more environmentally friendly when it comes to wrapping those ... more »

How to Organize Your Holiday Shopping

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As the holidays approach, your time gets consumed with the fun of visiting with friends and relatives. But you've got all that shopping to do! Follow these suggestions to organize yourself and ease the stress of holiday shopping... more »

How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game

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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 »

How to Recite the Three Hanukkah Blessings

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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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 »

How to save money buying gifts!

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So we all dread the holidays and relatives birthdays for the sole reason that we do not have enough money in our bank accounts to get everyone a present. There is ways to save money and still get people a nice gift. Try these steps.... more »

How to Search for Cards on Yahoo Greetings

By eHow Internet Editor

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Ever spend what seemed like forever in front of the card aisle at the supermarket looking for just the right card to send? Then you'll love the freedom and the choices available at Yahoo Greetings. You can search by holiday, occasion or ... more »

How to Visit Conner Prairie by Candlelight

By Ashley Petry

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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 »

How to Celebrate Hanukkah as a Christian

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Christianity is rooted in Judaism. Many Christians enjoy celebrating certain Jewish holidays. Here is how you can celebrate Hanukkah as a Christian... more »

How to Hand-Paint Holiday Cards

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Design and hand-paint your own holiday cards as an alternative to store-bought greeting cards. You can make your cards as elaborate or as simple as you desire. Make a set of identical holiday cards or make each card unique... more »

How to Learn About Festivals of Light

By virtualibrarian

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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 »

How to Organize an Office Gift Exchange

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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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 »

How to Shop for the Holidays on a Budget

By andipandi10

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Shopping is a big part of the holidays. Searching for the perfect gifts for your loved ones is part of what makes the holidays enjoyable, but it can be tough if you have a strict budget you need to stick to. By following these steps, you can ... more »

How to Avoid Long Lines at the Post Office During the Holidays

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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In December, you're guaranteed to face a long wait at your local post office. Here's how to minimize your aggravation... more »

How to Celebrate the Second Night of Hanukkah

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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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 »

How to Deal With the Post-Holiday Blues

By Bob Strauss

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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 »

How to Decorate for Winter/ Non-Denominational Holidays

By KTMg

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Though the holidays bring joy and good spirit, they also bring a lot of anxiety about maintaining a culturally sensitive celebratory environment. Decorate your home or business for the holidays in a way that says you are festive without ... more »

How to Light a Menorah

By MeriGray

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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 »

How to Pick a Hanukkah Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Choosing a gift for Hanukkah can be difficult if you are fighting the crowds in stores and don't know what to buy. Hanukkah is supposed to be a joyous time, not a time to dread shopping and wrapping. Taking time to think ahead, shop early and ... more »