Hanukkah or Chanukah is a Jewish holiday celebrated in December in the western calendar, but in the Jewish calendar always begins on the 25th of Kislev. The central point of coordination of the holiday is the menorah. The menorah has nine candles. Eight candles represent the eight days of Hanukkah and the ninth Shamus is used to light the other candles. The meaning behind Hanukkah is to celebrate the miracle of light in the Temple. There was only enough oil to last one day instead burned for eight days. This miracle is the basis for the holiday Festival of Lights.

Hanukkah decor, not just as decoration Xmas. Stores not filled with aisles of decorations that sparkle and shine light. Being creative can be fun for your family. Big signs saying Happy Hanukkah is a fun addition. Dreidels cut brightly colored paper or metal hung from the ceiling and give a festive look. Twinkle lights in white or blue can be hung around the room or even outside your home. But the key to any home d?cor is the Jewish menorah. It may burn a candle or electric. The selection of menorahs in stores each year it gets bigger and bigger. Maybe this year you can have a family menorah, and then let each child have their own menorah. Be creative children choose their own or make one.

Second, what to eat for Hanukkah, no celebration of Hanukkah Latkes would be complete without potatoes. flat patties shredded potatoes with added ingredients and then fried in oil. Latkes always served with applesauce or sour cream. Blintzes a form of crepes that are usually stuffed with cheese are also popular. Serve with jam and powdered sugar. All types of meat are very popular especially meats that are breaded and fried in oil. An extensive chest is also a familiar site on the Hanukkah table. No Jewish family would deny the importance of food during the celebration of Hanukkah.

Finally, if you ask a child who was about Hanukkah Gifts, what would you say to gifts. Each of the eight nights of Chanukah is a gift to each child. It may be money or a gift. Because there are so many gifts to be given to consider each gift does not have to be expensive. It is tradition that matters. Some families give each child large gift then small token gifts for other nights. It is important for children to understand the true meaning of Hanukkah.