Yes, in its square configuration with Hebrew letters, it is an item of Judaica with its source in Jewish custom. See also:
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the Shin (outside of Israel) is instead a Pei (in Israel).
Usually only little children receive dreidels for Hanukkah, along with their real gifts.
During the Hanukkah season in the United States and Canada, any grocery store in a major city would sell dreidels.
Dreidels are often played with at the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. It is a popular children's game involving spinning the dreidel that results in a prize.
yes. they had many types of jewelry before anyone else
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dreidels don't have an official color. They can be any color.
That quote, or variations of it, have been frequently attributed to Adolf Hitler.
noboy knows for sure since it was invented a long time ago.
Good question. It could be done as an educational activity.
Public schools rarely acknowledge Hanukkah, but if they do, it usually takes the form of making or drawing dreidels.