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Jewish answer: For Hanukkah, no decorations are obligatory. In homes and schools, children may be encouraged to make decorations such as depictions of a menorah (Hanukkah-candelabrum), a cruse of oil, or a dreidel.
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What are some festive Hanukkah decorations?
Hanukkah decorations can include everything from the Star of David to menorahs, dreidel cookies and candles. Party City, Windy City Novelties and Century Novelty have inexpensive decorations and toys for Hanukkah.
What are decorations used for Hanukkah?
The concept of decorating for Hanukkah is relatively new (only a few decades), and there are no customs or rules about it. Most families do not do any decorating for Hanukkah.
Is the star of david a customary Hanukkah symbol?
No, it is not a customary Hanukkah symbol; but since it's a customary Jewish symbol, it is sometimes used in Hanukkah-themed decorations.
What would you expect to find at a Hanukkah event?
Potato pancakes, jelly donuts, Hanukkah-themed decorations, dreidels, and appropriate songs.
Do people use special decorations for Hanukkah?
Some families, do, but it's not very common.
What decorations would you use on Hanukkah?
Paper cutouts in the shapes of menorahs and cruses of oil.
What are some traditional decorations from Hanukkah?
pictupres of chanukiyas that an 8 branched candelabrum or pictures ofdreidels there all sorts
What do Diwaii Hanukkah Ramadan Las Posadas Christmas and Kwanzaa have in common?
None. The two holidays are completely different and unrelated. The only similarities are the Hanukkah practices that were borrowed from Christmas among non-Orthodox Jews, such as gift-giving and decorations.
What has the author Mae Rockland Tupa written?
Mae Rockland Tupa has written: 'The new work of our hands' -- subject(s): Patchwork, Jewish needlework 'The Hanukkah book' -- subject(s): Hanukkah decorations
Is Hanukkah one of the longest hoildays?
It is one of the longest Jewish holidays, but some other religions have longer holidays, such as Ramadan, which is observed by Muslims.
Are there any artifacts that are used during Hanukkah?
There is only one special object associated with the holiday of Hanukkah, which is the menorah, a candelabra with 8 side branches and one central candle holder. This is one of the iconic objects of Judaism.
Do the Jewish decorate for Hanukkah?
Some Jews decorate for Hanukkah. There is a reason of Pirsumei Nissah, publicizing the miracle; but for that, the menorah itself is enough. Not all Jews put up decorations, and by no means does it have to be done. But it is a nice thing to do, and therefore many Jews do it.
