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It came to America with the first Jews, in the 17th Century.
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Can you spell Hanukkah with a c?
Yes. The two standard spellings in North America are Hanukkah and Chanukah.
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
How is Hanukkah celebrated in Argentina?
Hanukkah in Argentina is no different than Hanukkah in America or Europe, since the majory of Argentinian Jews came from Europe in the early to mid 20th Century.
Is Hanukkah celebrated in Argentina?
Hanukkah in Argentina is no different than Hanukkah in America or Europe, since the majory of Argentinian Jews came from Europe in the early to mid 20th Century.
What symbol can be used for both Christmas and Hanukkah?
There isn't one. The holidays are entirely different. The closest you could come is a candle, but a single candle does not represent Hanukkah. You can't use a star either, because a star has nothing to do with Hanukkah.
Name of lamp lit during Hanukkah?
The name of the "lamp" lit is a Channukiah. Some call it a Hanukkah-menorah.
How is Christmas celebrated in Latin America?
Jews in Latin America celebrate Hanukkah in much the same way as Jews around the world. They tell each other 'Feliz Hanukkah', light a menorah, and distribute gifts the same as anywhere else.
How does the US way of celebrating Hanukkah differ from the way other countries celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in almost the same way all over the world, but in the U.S. and Canada, gift giving is more popular than it is in Europe and other places outside North America.
How do German Jews celebrate Hanukkah?
The same as people in America, Australia, and other countries where Jews live.
How do i write happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?
חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah
What is the Hanukkah stand called?
It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.
What are Hanukkah traditions in south America?
Eat latkes/fried pataoes I know it sounds wierd but they are good with apple sauce and you eat sweet patatoes plantains and srink graoe juice and light the menorah.
