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If you're looking for a great gift idea for the coffee lover in your life, why not put together a gift basket full of things that coffee drinkers like. It's much cheaper to do it yourself, and...
We are all trying to make out cash go as far as we can. Most people know that after Christmas sales can offer huge savings, but by thinking outside the box we can stretch these savings even farther.
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...
The menorah is the centerpiece of the eight-day Festival of Lights known as Hanukkah. Here's the ritual used in lighting it.
Most likely the idea for a Hanukkah bush arose when some child visited his non-Jewish friends at Christmastime, fell in love with the glowing, magical tree ' and then went home and told his...
Hanukkah for many includes unhealthy Latkes deep fried in oil. If you do not want to give up your Latkes switch up your recipe and give it a healthy twist. Below you will find some healthy ideas...
There are some popular traditions associated with celebrating Hanukkah (which can also be spelled as Chanukkah or other similar ways). This list will lead you through some of the major Hanukkah...
Sundown December 11th will bring Jews, their families and invited friends to celebrate Hanukkah the celebration of the “Festival of Lights.” They begin the eight days of lighting the Menorah,...
Blessings, games and festive foods celebrate the “Festival of Lights” which is Hanukkah. The event commemorates the rededication of the Temple following a successful revolt against the Seleucid...
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...
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...
Hanukkah and Christmas are only two of the many mid-winter holidays celebrated by cultures across the globe. The Christian holiday, Christmas, marks the birth of Christ and is celebrated on...
I'm Jewish and my husband is Methodist. When we celebrated our first Christmas at his family's house, his brother wished us a "Happy Hannumas." That has been our tradition ever since. If mixed...
Latkes, or potato pancakes, are the traditional Hanukkah dish for Eastern European Jews. But the Hanukkah isn't in the potato; it's in the oil the latkes are fried in. When the Jerusalem Temple...
Hanukkah was not intended to be as huge a gift-giving holiday as Christmas has become. People do give gifts during Hanukkah and also show their generosity to each other through mitzvah. Mitzvah,...
“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...
When it comes to the Festival of Lights—there’s no reason why those “Eight Crazy Nights” can’t be rockin’ for your dog or cat. How about making it last and giving your pet one gift a night? There...
Preparing for Hanukkah is almost as exciting as the holiday itself. Serving holiday foods, playing dreidel and retelling the history of Hanukkah lifts spirits in the dark of winter and reminds...
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)....
Gift giving can be easy or can be difficult when buying Hanukkah gifts for your boyfriend or girlfriend. Try not to let the process be difficult and put a damper on your holiday spirit. Follow...
Everyone likes to give and receive gifts. Making handmade gifts for loved ones can be very fulfilling. Try to make Hanukkah gifts this year. It does not have to be hard--even a handmade card will...
Hanukkah is a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate traditions, old and new. Such memory-filled moments beg to be captured and the perfect way to so do is to make a Hanukkah...
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...
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...
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...
Millions of families in the US will celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas this year. Combining holiday traditions can be fun and helps make family members of different religions feel included. ...
The holidays are upon us, and one very important one is Hanukkah. (For those of you who don’t know what Hanukkah is, Hanukkah is a Jewish Holiday that lasts for eight days, during which time gifts...
If you are looking for the perfect Handprint Hanukkah Craft, try this one! This makes a great Hanukkah gift if you put a beautiful frame around it!
Find out about Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, online. Read about the history of the Jerusalem Temple and the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. In 2000, Hanukkah begins after...
In many Jewish families it is traditional to give gifts only to young children in the family. Exchanging Hanukkah gifts between adults is a fairly recent tradition but can be a time to cement your...
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...
The eight-day celebration of Hanukkah is a time of great joy as millions of Jewish people celebrate their religion and culture. Along with lighting the menorah, playing spin the dreidel and...
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...
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...
Hanukkah is a time to decorate for the Festival of Lights. One often overlooked item is a Hanukkah wreath for the front door. However, it's actually easier and less costly to make your own...
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...
The Chanukiah, or Hanukkah menorah, is a traditional symbol of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival or Feast of Lights. The proper set up and kindling of the Chanukiah involves the recitation of...
Hanukkah is celebrated all over the world during the month of December. Also known as the Festival of Lights, candles play an important role in commemorating the miraculous burning of the eternal...
The Hanukkah wine selection isn't limited to Manischewitz. Hanukkah isn't typically a drinking holiday, but some families enjoy celebrating this festive time with a little vino. It's a lot easier...
There is more to Hanukkah food than just gelt. Sufganiyot are traditional Israeli doughnuts made for Hanukkah. A historic item often found on the Hanukkah table, these treats are fried in oil that...
At holiday time, nothing is better than a traditional Jewish pastry during Hanukkah. Rugelach, which literally mean "little twists" in Yiddish, were cookies originally created by Jewish people...
Hanukkah celebrations often include foods fried in oil to honor the story of Hanukkah. In this biblical story, the holy temple's oil lasted eight days instead of one. While fried dough balls...
While blintzes predate this century, they were made popular in the United States by Jewish immigrants. Cheese blintzes are served during special occasions, but are of particular importance during...
Although not as popular as latkes or sufganiyot, fritters are one of the most traditional foods made for Hanukkah. Jews often serve the neyyappam, or sweet fritters, during Hanukkah and before Yom...
Jewish people often celebrate holidays and remember their collective past through foods, especially desserts. Nut cakes are rich, delicious treats that are often served for breakfast or as a snack...
Mandel bread, or mandelbrot, is a traditional Jewish cookie that is slightly softer than biscotti. These treats can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee like biscotti, or as a child's treat to be...
Unlike other Jewish desserts, the word "kugel" can describe many types of side dishes or desserts that are baked. While there are a large variety of kugels, the best kugel to serve during a...
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...
Selecting the right Hanukkah party music is key to having a party to remember. You may already have lots of music appropriate for a party right at home, in which case you just need to decide what...
Party favors are a great way to say goodbye to your guests and to thank them for being part of the celebration. Whether your party is small or big, sending out guests with a small bag of Hanukkah...
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