With the coming of Hanukkah, an aura of festivity and celebration spreads all around. On this occasion, people remember the heroic victory of Maccabees, led by Judah, over the Hellenistic Syrians, which took place around 165 BC. They light the special candelabrum called Menorah or Hanukiah, as an integral tradition of the festival. During this festival, the markets are virtually …

A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side. It is used during Hanukkah to play a popular children’s game that involves spinning the dreidel and betting on which Hebrew letter will be showing when the dreidel stops spinning. Children usually play for a pot of gelt, which are chocolate coins covered in gold colored …

Hanukkah, the festival of lights, has a number of traditions and customs associated with it. Some have their source in the past, while others have evolved from the earlier trends. For instance, lighting the Hanukkah Menorah is an age-old Hanukkah tradition, associated with the miraculous burning of the Menorah, during the re-dedication of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem. The Jews …

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that is celebrated by Jews all across the world. Like many other festivals, it is also associated with creative and artistic activities. Kids indulge in making Hanukkah craft projects at homes as well as in the classroom. In fact, creating beautiful crafts comes across as another way of having fun on this spirited holiday and …

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word “hanukkah” means “dedication”. The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over …

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At last! At last! Hanukkah is here! The whole house is bursting with holiday cheer. Pancakes are sizzling as hard as they can, Browning delectably crisp in the pan. The dreidels can scarcely wait to be spun; Presents are hidden for Hanukkah fun; And there, on the table, polished and bright, The shining menorah gleams through the night, Like the …

When is Hanukkah this year? Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 22, 2019 (Sunday). It ends at sundown on December 30, 2019 (Monday). Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late November-late December on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word “Hanukkah” means …

Outside, snow is slowly, softly Falling through the wintry night. In the house, the brass menorah Sparkles with the candlelight. Children in a circle listen To the wondrous stories told, Of the daring Maccabeans And the miracles of old. In the kitchen, pancakes sizzle, Turning brown, they’ll soon be done. Gifts are waiting to be opened, Happy Hanukkah’s begun. ∼ Eva …

गब्बू भालू बेच तो गुब्बारे रहा था पर उसका पूरा ध्यान, पेड़ पर लगे शहद के छत्ते पर था। मधुमक्खियाँ भी कम शैतान नहीं थी। वे भी अपने छत्ते में आराम से बैठकर गब्बू को देख रही थी और हँस रही थी। उन्होंने टॉमी कुत्ते को थोड़ा सा शहद देकर अपनी तरफ़ मिला लिया था। टॉमी को शहद इतना पसँद …