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You are referring to the Dreidel, or Sevivon, which is a spinning top. Strictly speaking, it's not actually a toy, though in todays practice, it is mostly used by children.
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A Hanukkah toy that begins with a d?
Dreidl
What is the Hanukkah toy?
It is a 4-sided top called a dreidel
What is the name of a Hanukkah toy?
The dreidel (Yiddish), also called sevivon (Hebrew).
What is a Hanukkah toy?
The spinning top played with during Hanukkah is called a dreidel - דריידל in Yiddish and a Sevivon - סביבון - in Hebrew.
What is a Mexican holiday toy broken with a stick?
Pinata.
What does dreidel mean?
It is a Jewish gambling toy.
What special items might you see at Hanukkah?
1Know what you're celebrating. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of a band of Jewish warriors, the Maccabees, over the Syrian king Antiochus almost 2,200 years ago. After driving out the Syrians, the Maccabees reoccupied the Temple of Jerusalem, where they found enough oil to keep the menorah lit for only one day. Miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days, hence the eight days of Hanukkah (which is derived from the Hebrew word for "rededication.")2Light a menorah. One of the symbols most closely associated with Judaism. Our Hanukkah-menorahs are nine-branched candelabra used during the eight days of Hanukkah. On Hanukkah eve, celebrants light a "shamash" (usually the extra candle in the middle of the menorah), then use this lit candle to light the first candle on the left. This ritual continues over the next eight days until all eight candles are lit.3 Sing some songs. There aren't so many Hanukkah songs, but you'll be surprised by their variety. Probably the most famous (at least to non-Jews) is "I Have a Little Dreidel," which is sung to accompany the dreidel game, a harmless game of chance in which kids win (or lose) candy by spinning a Hebrew-inscribed top.4 Fry up some latkes. Practically every Jewish holiday has its traditional food: hamentaschen (triangle-shaped cookies) on Purim, matzoh (unleavened bread) on Passover, and latkes (potato pancakes fried in oil) on Hanukkah. As tasty as they are, latkes might be unhealthy to eat for eight consecutive days, so feel free to explore the rest of the Jewish cookbook (flanken, gefilte fish, etc.)5 Hand out presents. Here's where Hanukkah is very different from Christmas: kids usually don't receive one big "Hanukkah gift," but eight small gifts bestowed over the course of the holiday. Because eight big gifts in a row are an expensive proposition, Hanukkah gifts are usually small, but fun. Think: toy soldiers, to commemorate the Maccabees; or even a plain old Slinky.
What is a Jewish toy that looks like a top?
Dreidel
What does anne frank give to mouschi on haunaka?
Anne Frank gives Mouschi a lump of sugar on Hanukkah as a treat.
What is a dreidal?
A dreidal is a little toy top that is spun in a game played on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. It has four sides, each with a letter imprinted on it, symbolizing a word from the following statement (translated into English from the Hebrew): "A big miracle happened there," (when outside of Israel). "A big miracle happened here," (when inside of Israel). To play, you need the dreidal and some kind of pieces for counting - straws, pennies, nuts, etc. The top is spun and each letter has a value, based on which you either give your straws or take. It's a tradition for kids to play on Hanukkah and get 'gelt' (small money or a prize) after winning.
What is the favorite toy of the Jewish children?
Perhaps that would be the dirndl.
What is a traditional toy Jewish children play with during Hanukkah?
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. It is more traditional to give money or chocolate coins than gifts.
