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Decorating for Hanukkah is a new practice among the non-Orthodox that was borrowed from Christmas. Usually only the inside of a house is decorated, and the decorations tend to be small. There are no rules. Common decorative themes include Dreidels and Chanukiot.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoDecorating for Hanukkah is a relatively new, non-Orthodox concept. Jewish families generally put up "Happy Hanukkah" signs or decorate with images of Menorahs and Dreidels. Usually decorating is small, and limited to the inside of the house.
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∙ 7y agoNone are required. Those who do decorate, might typically put up depictions of menorahs, cruses of oil, and Stars of David. See also:
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∙ 7y agoDecorations are voluntary, not required.
Hanukkah is celebrated as follows:
1) People light their menorah with olive oil or candles, every night at or after sundown with the customary blessings and songs, adding one candle for every day until on the 8th evening 8 candles are lit. In Israel, many people light their menorahs outside.
2) Special Hanukkah additions are added to the prayer services:
- a) Al-hanisim ("regarding the miracles") in grace after meals and in the thrice daily prayers
- b) Hallel - the Thanksgiving psalms during morning prayers
- c) Each day there is a special Torah reading
4) Dairy products are customary.
5) Foods prepared with oil: Latkes (pancakes), or Sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
6) Giving out Hanukkah money (gelt) to children is an ancient custom. Other gift-giving is non-traditional.See also:
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∙ 8y agoSome traditional decorations:
- A menora with its 8 arms
- a 4 sided top (dreidel)
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∙ 10y agoNo decorations are necessary. Those who wish to decorate will be likely to use cutouts of paper candles, paper menorahs and paper cruises of oil.
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∙ 12y agoNot all Jewish households do decorations. If decorations are used, they are small, such as "happy hanukkah" signs and streamers. Only the insides of a house are decorated.
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∙ 12y agoIf decorations are used, they are usually small. Sometimes a "Happy Hanukkah" sign is put up. Sometimes streamers of blue and white are used.
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∙ 15y agoDreidels, menorahs, and the Jewish star.
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What are decorations for Hanukkah and Ramadan?
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.See also:More about Hanukkah
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 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.
What are the colors of the Hanukkah candles?
There are actually no traditional Hanukkah colors. But because of influence from Christmas (which DOES have traditional colors), Jewish people took the colors of the Israeli flag (blue and white) and use them for Hanukkah wrapping paper and decorations. But this "tradition" is only a few decades old".
What are some traditional decorations from Hanukkah?
pictupres of chanukiyas that an 8 branched candelabrum or pictures ofdreidels there all sorts
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
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.
