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Saying the blessings and lighting the Hanukkah-menorah (Hanukkiyah)
Singing the customary songs, such as Maoz Tzur
Playing with the dreidel
Eating the customary foods, such as latkes or jelly doughnuts
Telling the children the story of Hanukkah
Giving Hanukkah-gelt (coins) to the children
Saying the Hanukkah-prayers, such as Hallel and Al Hanisim.
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What are some gifts given for Hanukkah?
Gift-giving on Hanukkah is a modern practice, only a few decades old. There are no customs or traditions associated with it. The only traditional gift on Hanukkah is the Hanukkah-gelt (coins) given to children.
What do girl's wear for Hanukkah?
There are no specific requirements or traditions concerning how to dress during Hanukkah.
Did Hanukkah begin traditions that are used in other cultures?
No, there is no evidence that that's ever happened. However, some say that the candle-lighting in Kwanzaa was borrowed from Hanukkah.
What kind of clothing is worn during Hanukkah?
There are no specific traditions concerning special clothing for Hanukkah.
What special clothing is worn on Hanukkah?
While Hanukkah is a religious Jewish occasion with special blessings and added prayers, it has no special clothing associated with it. Some families like to dress up in the evenings, for the candle lighting, but most families do not.
Which are Hanukkah traditions?
There are many Hanukkah traditions that vary depending on how religious the family partaking in this Jewish holiday is. One of the universal symbols of Hanukkah is the lighting of the Menorah, often recognized by its 8 or 9 candle holders. Another recognizable tradition would be the Dreidel game, the eating of latkes (potato pancakes), and giving Hanukkah-gelt (coins) to one's children.
What date do you give a Hanukkah card?
There are no traditions about when to send Hanukkah cards. This is a non-traditional practice borrowed from Christmas and is only a few decades old.
What are some traditions that are part of Hanukkah?
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 should you give out on Hanukkah?
There are no rules or traditions about gift giving on Hanukkah. This is a new, non-traditional practice (only a few decades old) that was borrowed from Christmas.The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children.
What time does the Hanukkah party start?
There is no specific Hanukkah party. Some people have parties on Hanukkah and some don't. If there is a party on hanukkah, it can be on any one of the 8 nights, at any time.
What are the traditions that are incorporated into Hanukkah today?
Lighting the menorah, saying certain prayers and blessings, singing the traditional songs, eating the customary foods, giving hanukkah gelt, playing with the dreidel.
What toys do kids get on Hanukkah?
Giving toys on Hanukkah is not a traditional part of the holiday. Families that give gifts, make up their own traditions, but the toys are the same toys anyone would get.
