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Happy Hanukkah |
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival celebrated for eight consecutive days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew Calender. The Gregorian calender states that Hanukkah takes place sometime between November and December. Hanukkah is also famously known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication and Feast of the Maccabees. The word Hanukkah means dedication in Hebrew.
- Lighting the Menorah- one light for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah plus an extra light called a shamash
- Eating special fried food baked in oil such as potato latkes (pancakes) and sufganiot (jelly doughnuts)
- Playing the dreidel game
- Hannukah presents and gelt (money or coins) to children
Giving and receiving gifts is one of Hannukah's most anticipated rituals. Families traditionally exchange gifts on each of the eight nights of the celebration.
One can find a vast range of Hanukkah gifts, from spiritual and sentimental Hanukkah presents to more modern items. Candles make a great gift since they represent such an integral part the Hanukkah celerbrations. Other fun gift ideas include Hannukah music, dreidels, chocolate gelt coins and Hanukkah showpieces. You can also go for a more economical and personal approach with homemade crafts, sweets and goodies.
Dgreetings hopes you have a great Hannukah celebration this year full of family and friends, delicious food, and great gifts!
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