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Some families exchange presents, and some do not. Gift giving is most common among American and Canadian Jews, but it's a custom that only started a few decades ago due to influence from Christmas.
If gifts are exchanged, they are usually given each night during the 8 nights of the holiday. There is no rule about how many presents are given each night, but it is often 1 per night.
The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (money or chocolate coins) given to children.
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Can a Christian boy buy a Hanukkah present for his Jewish girlfriend?
Yes, but he should remember to include a Hanukkah card with the gift.
How do presents refer to Hanukkah?
They really don't. Gift giving is most common among American and Canadian Jews, but it's a custom that only started in the 1960's due to influence from Christmas. The only traditional present during Hanukkah is the Hanukkah-gelt (coins) given to children.
How do i write happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?
חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah
What is the Hanukkah stand called?
It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.
How is Hanukkah celebrated in the present day?
Hanukkah is celebrated:by lighting the menorah with olive oil or candles, and saying the blessingsby singing the traditional songswith the requisite special prayers and Torah-reading added in the daily synagogue servicesby having fried foods such as jelly donuts or potato pancakesby playing the traditional game with the dreidelby giving Hanukkah-gelt (coins) to one's children.See also:More about Hanukkah
What is the name of Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is the name of Hanukkah. In Hebrew it is spelled חֲנֻכָּה
Is there any way to get poptropica membership for free?
You can have someone else buy it for you as a present (birthday, Christmas/Hanukkah). But no, someone has to pay for the membership.
Who was Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a holiday, not a person.
Why do hanukkah people eat tamales at hanukkah?
There is no Jewish tradition of eating tamales on Hanukkah.
What the is the real name for Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is the real name for Hanukkah. It can also be spelled Chanukah or ×—× ×•×›×”
What are Hanukkah people named?
Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. (They are not called "Hanukkah people")
Are family get-togethers important during Hanukkah?
No. Hanukkah is a minor holiday (similar in importance to Labor day or Memorial day). People don't usually travel for it. However, it is a custom to light the Hanukkiah (menorah) with as many members of the household present as possible.
