by Lindsay Morris, eHow editor
Dust off the menorah and give the dreidel a spin for Hanukkah. Celebrate all eight days the right way by following eHow's guide to a fun-filled Festival of Lights for the whole family (scrumptious recipes, included!).
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, Read More
Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days. Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem in the second century B.C. The festival Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Remember that Hanukkah is not actually a very important holiday on the Jewish calendar. Understanding its significance means retelling the history behind it and celebrating Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration of the Festival of Lights. During Hanukkah, families gather to celebrate with special foods, games, and traditions to honor leader Judah Read More
Hanukkah is the festival of lights that is celebrated by the Jewish faith for eight days. It symbolizes the time in Jewish history when oil that should only have burned for Read More
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. Read More
Learn how to grate potatoes for traditional Chanukah latkes with expert cooking tips in this free Chanukah recipe video clip. Read More
Learn what ingredients are needed to make traditional Chanukah sufganiyot with expert cooking tips in this free Chanukah recipe video clip. Read More
Learn how to fry traditional Chanukah funnel cakes with expert cooking tips in this free Chanukah recipe video clip. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
At holiday time, nothing is better than a traditional Jewish pastry during Hanukkah. Rugelach, which literally mean "little twists" in Yiddish, were cookies originally Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
“Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay…” Even if you’re not Jewish, the odds are that this catchy little song has gotten stuck in your head at least once—and Read More
If your family enjoys playing the dreidel game at Hanukkah these "gold coins" can come in handy. Your children will enjoy helping to make the coins and will be excited to Read More
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 Read More
Hanukkah themed bingo can be a fun game to play during family gatherings, or while teaching children about the Jewish festival. You can design and print your own Hanukkah Read More
The word "Gelt" is the Yiddish for "money." During the Hasmonean Dynasty, the first gelt was produced, when Jewish coins were issued, depicting symbols of Judaism. While Read More
There are many popular party games that can be used during Hanukkah to keep guests entertained. Which ones you choose depends on many factors, such as the age of the Read More
If you're looking for fun, easy ways to keep kids (and adults!) entertained during Hanukkah, the Internet provides a great solution. There are hundreds of websites offering Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Many of the games that you normally play with regular cards can be easily adapted for Hanukkah. This is an especially useful idea if you don't want to buy a special deck or Read More
Light eight menorah candles for Hanukkah
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