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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 Buy a Menorah

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The menorah is the religious symbol of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. According to Jewish history, after the Jewish revolt against Antiochus IV, the Temple menorah only had enough oil in it to last for 1 day. When the oil lasted for 8 days, the ... more »

How to Buy Gifts for Extended Family

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You may not know your extended family well, but you'll certainly be remembered by them if you give them an inappropriate gift. Whether for a wedding, holiday, birthday or new home, you'll always score if you keep the following in mind... more »

How to Buy Holiday Gifts

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Around the holidays, we're given the opportunity to give the ones we love special gifts to let them know how much they mean to us and to celebrate together. When giving gifts to people you know, it's best to do so fairly, or at least give the ... more »

How to Celebrate Hanukkah in Israel

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Celebrating Hanukkah in Israel is a special event. It's a celebration of restored freedom and victory. Though Jews around the world commemorate Hanukkah on the 25th day of Kislev, in Israel Hanukkah is particularly festive. After all, to ... more »

How to Celebrate Hanukkah in New York

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New York knows how to celebrate holidays, and Hanukkah is no exception! With one of the largest Jewish populations in the United States living in New York, it's easy to find things ways to celebrate Hanukkah in the metropolis. New Yorkers ... more »

How to Celebrate Joint Family Holidays

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The holidays are right around the corner and many people are planning their festivities and celebrations in advance. The problem for many is choosing which family to celebrate with, or which holiday to celebrate in general. Joint family functions ... more »

How to Celebrate the Fifth Night of Hanukkah

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Make the fifth night of Hanukkah a chance to reflect on how rich our lives are. The previous nights of this Jewish holiday brought bountiful food, love and family tradition. Celebrate Hanukkah by sharing these blessings with other, less fortunate ... more »

How to Celebrate the First Night of Hanukkah

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The first night of Hanukkah is the most important one. After months of anticipating this meaningful, family-centered Jewish holiday, the Festival of Lights at last begins. You can celebrate Hanukkah on the first night by cooking traditional ... more »

How to Celebrate the Fourth Night of Hanukkah

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The fourth night of Hanukkah is a good time to get the kids involved in the kitchen, since both children and cooking are a big part of the Hanukkah tradition. Previous nights of the holiday are usually more formal ceremonies and rituals, but as ... more »

How to Celebrate the Sixth Night of Hanukkah

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The latkes, chocolate gelt and gifts decreasing in size begin to wear thin by the sixth night of Hanukkah, as the neighbors hoist up their pine trees and sing carols, toting enormous red and green presents. Celebrate Hanukkah on the sixth night ... more »

How to Celebrate the Third Night of Hanukkah

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There's momentum to Hanukkah. The first two nights are important celebrations of this warm Jewish holiday, but as the nights progress, the festivities become quieter and more intimate. Celebrate Hanukkah on the third night with your immediate ... more »

How to celebrated Hanukkah

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Like all holidays, Hanukkah is celebrated according to traditions, and each Hanukkah table expresses rituals of family, culture and community... more »

How to Clean Up Styrofoam Packing Peanuts

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It's nice to get a package in the mail, whether expected or unexpected. It is annoying, however, to deal with the packing peanuts. It is better when companies use inflated plastic pillows to cushion your goods. But, just like the ecological, ... more »

How to Clean Your House for Holiday Guests

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If you are expecting guests for the holidays, you will probably want your house spic and span for their arrival and stay. There is no need to hire a cleaning service to get the job done. With a few simple products and some good old fashioned ... more »

How to Create a Hanukkah Centerpiece

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Celebrating Hanukkah usually means partaking in lots of holiday cheer and blessings centered on the family dinner table. The right centerpiece can create a focus on your culinary delights, as well as your decorative skills. Let the Festival of ... more »

How to Create a Hanukkah Gift Basket

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Gift baskets are a great gift for any occasion. A themed gift basket is fun because it challenges you to creatively pick items associated with the subject you have chosen. A Hanukkah gift basket can contain many different items depending on who ... more »

How to Create a Holiday Master Plan

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There is a lot to do to get ready for the holiday season and very little time. Every year, the holidays seem to come around faster and faster. If you know ahead of time what you need to do and when, you can sail through the holidays and enjoy ... more »

How to Create a Holiday Planner

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Did last year's holidays catch you off guard? Has Christmas or Hanukkah become one big swirl of chaos and confusion? Minimize your stress this holiday season by creating a holiday planner to guide you through... more »

How to Create Classy Holiday Decorations

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Tacky tinsel and garish garland need not clog up your home for the holidays. You can create classy holiday decorations that will wow your neighbors—and yourself. Classy holiday décor will surely bring on holiday cheer, plenty of good tidings and ... more »

How to Decorate a Classroom for Hanukkah

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Celebrating Hanukkah is very important for many Americans, and introducing Hanukkah to a classroom can be a fun and informational addition to the calendar. Decorating a classroom for Hanukkah means learning a little about the historic stories and ... more »

How to Decorate a Dorm Room for Hanukkah

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When away at college it's important to continue treasured traditions, like Hanukkah. Decorating the dorm room while home away from home for the holidays makes you feel that much closer to your family. Use the space creatively, and have a dorm ... more »

How to Decorate for Hanukkah

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Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, offers plenty of opportunities to decorate home, office and school, from table centerpieces to wreaths and a mantel scarf to draw eyes to your Hanukkah menorah. Bring extra sparkle to your holiday ... more »

How to Download Hanukkah Graphics

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Hanukkah is characterized by many symbols that reflect the meaning of the holiday and why it is so celebrated. At times, it's nice to be able to express our Hanukkah blessings through the use of such symbols or, in this age of technology, through ... more »

How to Download Hanukkah Lesson Plans

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Hanukkah is a holiday full of learning opportunities and activities for kids. The Festival of Lights and its traditional objects easily lend itself to craft projects, including making a milk carton dreidel or an egg carton menorah. However, ... more »

How to Download Hanukkah Word Games

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Having word games on hand during the holidays can be a real boredom chaser, especially for children who may have time off from school for Hanukkah. For that matter, even mom and dad might enjoy playing a few word games over Hanukkah. Make leisure ... more »