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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 Sing Songs at Hanukkah

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The eight days of Hanukkah are a festive time for families. Candle lightings, eating traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot, exchanging presents and singing songs are all part of the Hanukkah festivities. The holiday is known as the ... more »

How to Sing the Maoz Tzur at Hanukkah

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The Maoz Tzur is a religious chant (or piyyut) that Hebrews traditionally sing after kindling the Chanukiah (or Hanukkah menorah) and reciting the Brachah Hanukkak blessings. Although the words Hebrews sing to the Maoz Tzur describe the ... more »

How to Spend Time With Family During Hanukkah

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Hanukkah is a time for family to draw near and spend time together, whether it be entertaining at home or visiting family members. However, it isn't how much time we spend with family during Hanukkah; it's how we spend that special time together. ... more »

How to Spin a Dreidel Upside Down

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The dreidel is a tool used in Jewish culture as a game. It's commonly used during Hanukkah, but it can be used by anyone at any time. Meant to be spun on its pointed heavier side, it's now becoming popular to spin it on the handle. Here's how you ... more »

How to Start a Family Tradition at Hanukkah

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By nature Hanukkah is a holiday of traditions. Some traditions, like lighting the menorah and reciting the Hanukkah blessings are rooted in religious history. Some traditions, like giving chocolate coins (gelt) and playing dreidel are for the ... more »

How to Stay Sober During the Holidays

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Holidays are a time to drink, drink and be merry. Whether you have newly quit drinking, are trying to quit drinking or have even been a non-drinker for quite some time, the season of good cheer can definitely be a trying time to stay sober. ... more »

How to Stick to Your Diet Over the Holidays

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The holidays are a time of celebrations, family, friends, and food. The latter is what we are worried about today. With all of the comfort foods that are prepared over the holidays it is hard to stick to ones diet plan. There are so many ... more »

How to Survive the Hanukkah Season

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Jewish families across the globe look forward to the Hanukkah season as a time to cherish their heritage as well as their family and friends. However, there is often much to do to prepare for the season, even weeks before Hanukkah actually ... more »

How to Take a Picture for Your Holiday Card

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It's a holiday tradition, taking a picture to include in your holiday card. But what's the best way to feature the family and share the holiday spirit?.. more »

How to Tell a Hanukkah Joke

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Most people enjoy the chance to tell a joke, even if it's at their own expense. In fact, the funniest joke to tell is often the one that pokes fun at one's own ethnic group or a custom commonly shared within that culture. Keep family and friends ... more »

How to Use Decorative Stamps to Make Holiday Cards

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Use decorative rubber stamps, stamp pads, paint and markers to create unique holiday greeting cards. These cards are simple to make and can be done as elaborately or as simply as you desire... more »

How to Watch Weight During Hanukkah

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Unlike most holidays, Hanukkah lasts for eight whole days. Foods fried in oil and rich dishes are the main staple of the holiday, so it can be hard to watch your weight successfully for the whole week. However, with a small amount of effort, you ... more »