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Can Hanukkah presents be like Christmas presents?
Hanukkah presents are a sign of assimilation; a recent invention designed to make storekeepers more wealthy and to imitate the season's Christmas presents. There is no such Jewish concept, other than the traditional gelt (coins) given to one's children.
How many presents do people get per day for Hanukkah?
Any number, including zero. The practice of giving presents on Hanukkah is a recent one, not part of traditional Judaism, and caused by the influence of outside culture. The only traditional gift on Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) which parents give to their children.
Compare and contrast Hanukkah and Jingle Bells?
Like Lincoln's birthday, Hanukkah is not about presents, it is about remembering a certain historic occasion. There is no "Hanukkah caroling".
Where do the Hanukkah presents come from?
From imitation of the Gentiles. The only traditional gift in Hanukkah is the "gelt" (coins) given to one's children.See also: More about Hanukkah
What happens on the last day of Hanukkah?
The last day has a special name (Zos Hanukkah), but otherwise is no different than any other day of Hanukkah.
Is Hanukkah celebrated in Germany?
There are 200,000 Jews in Germany who celebrate Hanukkah. They light candles and sing songs. Some families also exchange presents.
Do you give presents on Christmas Kwanzaa and Hanukkah?
It depends on the family, but generally yes.Answer:In Hanukkah, the only traditional gift is the gelt (coins) given to children.
What does children and presents have to do with Hanukkah?
Presents have nothing to do with Hanukkah. This non-traditional practice is an influence of Christmas that started in the mid 20th Century. The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children. Children also aren't specifically linked to the holiday, although most Jewish children love it.
How many sundowns are there during Hanukkah..... Is the evening of the last celebrated day considered a Hanukkah sundown?
there are eight. the evening entering into the eighth day is the last celebrated night of hanukkah, while the evening at the end of the eighth day is not part of hanukkah.
Can you wish happy Hanukkah on any day during Hanukkah?
Yes.
What is lit to represent each day of Hanukkah?
Each day of Hanukkah, an additional candle is lit on the menorah.
What do people get for each other in Hanukkah for Christmas?
This question makes no sense. It sounds like you're asking what to get people (who celebrate Hanukkah) for Christmas. People who celebrate Hanukkah do not want Christmas presents. They do not celebrate Christmas.
