Hanukkah

Eight Hanukkah Chocolates for Eight Sweet Nights
This Year It's Hanukkah Chocolates For Our Family
Calling all Chocoholics, have I got a treat for you this Hanukkah. I have found eight scrupulous chocolate treats, one for each night of the holiday. Light the candles then eat Hanukkah chocolates, what could be better? It reminds me of when I was a girl, only on a much bigger scale. We used to get Hanukkah gelt - small chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil. Some each night for the eight nights. Over the years the holiday has become much more commercial and gift giving has changed in many fam...

Unique Hanukkah Menorahs
Unique Menorahs Make Great Hanukkah Gifts
Traditional or Modern, unique Hanukkah menorahs can be a personal expression as well as the centerpiece of the Hanukkah celebration. Chanukkah is celebrated for eight days in December. It is a celebration of religious freedom. Hanukah is the Hebrew word for dedication. It is a time to remember the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees more than 2,000 years ago after a military victory. The candles are lit to celebrate the miracle of the oil lamp which burned for eight days...

Free Hanukkah Graphics
Hanukah (Chanukah, Hanukkah) Graphics
Need images of menorahs, dreidels, candles, Stars of David and other traditional Hanukkah symbols to embellish your web page or blog? Here are some graphics, animated gifs, and banners, free for the taking. All are my own designs. Chanukah... Hanukkah... Hanukah? Many different spellings are acceptable for this Jewish winter holiday. In this lens, I intentionally use all spellings in the text, but for the graphics I have mainly chosen to use HANUKAH or CHANUKAH. Hanukah is sometimes referre...

Hanukkah Ornaments Are Cool!
Decorate Your Home Or Tree With Beautiful Hanukkah Ornaments
While perfect for interfaith families, Hanukkah ornaments are also great for anyone (like us) who just want to add a bit of festive fun at Hanukkah. Here you will find a collection of beautiful and unique Hanukkah ornaments.   As they are somewhat new to the marketplace they have many different names from Hanukkah ornaments to Chanukkah accessories or Hanukkah bush decorations.   I have even heard someone refer to them Jewish Christmas decorations.  They are ideal for interfaith families, or ...

Hanukkah Candles and the Blessing We Say Over Them
Which Style of Hanukkah Candles Will You Use?
The selection of Hanukkah candles sure has changed since I was a girl. Now there are beautiful hand dipped candles in all sorts of colors, and of course, there are still the traditional candles. Living in a country that still has limited choice I was surprised and pleased that I am able to offer all of these options. Here you will also find several different interpretations as to why we light the candles. And, for those who are looking for the blessings, I have included them below. If that is...

Potato Latkes and Chanukah Foods
Hanukkah Foods
While there are no special foods or meals that you must eat for Chanukah, it is traditional to eat foods that have been fried in oil to commemorate the oil that lasted for 8 days instead of only one (ha, if we could only do that now!). So, many Ashkenazi Jews (whose heritage is from Eastern Europe and Russia), eat potato latkes (pancakes). Sephardic Jews (who come from Spain, the Middle East, and India) eat sufganiyot (deep-fried doughnuts). It is also customary to eat dairy foods, in honor...

Hanukkah Crafts
Looking for something to keep the kids busy while you fry latkes ? Try one of these crafts to keep the young ones occupied throughout the holiday. Make Your Own Dreidel One of the holiday's easiest crafts is to make your own dreidel Make Your Own Menorah There are a few different ways to make a menorah this Hanukkah, some of which are really creative and different.

Hanukkah Recipes & Gifts
Hanukkah Celebration
Hanukkah (or Chanukah / Hannuka ) is an eight-day Jewish holiday also known as 'Lights Festival'. During all holiday people light candles every evening (one additional light on each evening of the holiday) and make a delicious fried doughnuts with jam inside called Sufganiyot. Hanukkah may occur at any time from November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. This year 2011 the first day of Hanukkah celebration starts at sundown on December 20th, Tuesday evening when people light the fi...

Hanukkah Gift Ideas for Children
Hanukkah gift ideas for boys and girls
Are you looking for a great Hanukkah gift for a boy or girl in school. Here you'll find a lot of great hanukkah gift ideas for Kindergarteners through high school. I hope you find the one thing that will make the season special.