About Today: Celebrating Hanukkah

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Today Tomorrow night marks the start of Hanukkah, which means beginning at sundown, menorahs will be lit, gifts exchanged, dreidels spun, and latkes made. Let our Guides help make your family's festival of lights a special one. Lighting the Menorah Lighting the menorah (also called a hanukkiyah) is the most important part of celebrating Hanukkah. It reminds us of the miracle of the Hanukkah lights, when only one day's worth of oil burned for eight days after the Maccabees reclaimed the holy Temple. What's a Hanukkiyah? Candle-Lighting Blessings See More About:  hanukkah  jewish holidays  hebrew blessings Classic Hanukkah Recipes Hanukkah foods are often those cooked in oil, like latkes (potato pancakes) or sufganiot (deep-fried jelly donuts). Our Guide to Kosher Food will show you how to make both of these traditional favorites, and more. How to Make Latkes Decorated Hanukkah Cookies See More About:  hanukkah recipes  hanukkah menus  brisket Play the Dreidel Game A dreidel, a four-sided spinning top, is used to play a traditional Hanukkah game. The prize is usually gelt, or foil-covered chocolate coins. Hanukkah Songs and Lyrics About Hanukkah Gelt See More About:  hanukkah  hanukkah traditions  jewish holidays Hanukkah Books for Children Introduce your kids to Hanukkah with one of these books, recommended by our Guide to Judaism. Celebrating Hanukkah With Kids Hanukkah Crafts and Activities See More About:  hanukkah  hanukkah for kids  jewish children's books Today Ads Hanukkah Holiday Hanukkah Gift Ideas Traditions Hanukkah for Kids Featured Articles Hot Chocolate Recipes Irresistible Gifts for Moms What to Do When Your Child is Bullied 2012 Travel Trends and Predictions Best Budget Skincare Products 15 Fun Facts About Penguins   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement