While many families have their own personal spins on the holiday (some observe a blended Chrismukkah), there are also classic Hanukkah traditions that always make the celebration special.

The origins of Hanukkah are traced to 165 B.C. King Antiochus IV of Syria oppressed Jews, desiring that they would assimilate to many aspects of Greek culture and Hellenistic life. Antiochus ...

Hanukkah (or Chanukah ... who wanted to restore Jewish religious practices and traditions, are said to have fought the powerful Syrian-Greek army over the course of three years.

As an art director at the United States Postal Service, Antonio Alcalá has designed stamps honoring Woodstock, the ...

As an art director at the United States Postal Service, Antonio Alcalá has designed stamps honoring Woodstock, the ...

Mr Mond said the "traditions of Hanukkah will continue to be observed" but "many Jews in this country are very fearful at the moment". Council U-turn over cancelled Hanukkah candles How Hamas ...

the holiday includes traditions such as nightly candle lighting, yummy fried foods like potato latkes, dreidel games and gifts. So. Many. Gifts. For some families, Hanukkah presents are given only ...

We also love inviting non-Jewish friends and neighbours over to learn about our traditions. Many of these activities would easily lend themselves to a group gathering or children’s Hanukkah party.

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As an art director at the United States Postal Service, Antonio Alcalá has designed stamps honoring Woodstock, the Emancipation Proclamation and Ezra Jack Keats’ children’s book classic “A ...