Chanukah Celebration
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Chanukah or Hanukkah is the Hebrew term for rededication. |
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The History of Chanukah Chanukah, the Romanized version of Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish holiday which is also known as the festival of lights. This holiday was traditionally known as the Sacred Festival of the worship of Zeus which Jews vowed was non Talmudic. Party Colors Traditionally colors such as blue and white are considered to be the colors appropriate for parties thrown in honor of Chanukah. Colors such as silver and light hues of brown have also been used as well. Chanukah Party Décor Menorahs are often placed in window sills and even table tops as centerpieces. Often party decorations in hues of blue, silver, and white are used to liven up the rooms in which the party is to be held. Table cloths in these colors are also commonly used. Party Games Dreidels are commonly played with by children and adults at Chanukah parties. These are imprinted with Hebrew letters on each side which are acronyms that stand for “A great miracle happened there.” Chanukah Party Favors Small dreidles are often given out to guests at these parties, along with small amount of gelt which is distributed and given to children at these parties as a means to enhance their enjoyment of the holiday. Party Foods It is customary at these parties to serve lots of foods which are baked in olive oil. Potato pancakes, jam filled doughnuts, and even bimuelos (which are fried fritters) are served. The Dreidel song as well as “Chanukah, Oh Chanukah” are party favorites which everyone expects to hear at a Chanukah party. Other party favorites include “These candles we light”, and I have a Hanukkah Menora.” Crafts Fun crafts to make for Chanukah would be a paper menorah made from construction paper or colored paper, or even a Star of David made from recycled cereal boxes. Chanukah Party Supplies Party supply stores often carry specialty items which are specifically for Chanukah parties. These items include drediles, menorahs, even specialty banners and décor like paper lanterns in the form of the Star of David. Party Venue Chanukah parties are often thrown in homes or church like venues. Sometimes people decide to throw a Chanukah party with their fellow Jewish community members, and other times people decide to throw a small party for family only. Smaller parties are often held in homes of the hosts. Chanukah Party Activities During these parties people often converse about the historical roots in the holiday. They share stories with family and friends alike and even play games, sing songs, and share gifts. Party Balloons Balloons in the shape of dreidles, menorahs and even the Star of David can be purchased to accommodate any gift or decorative aspects of a Chanukah party. For your next Halloween party, create a monster that greets people by the door. Have that monster holding a bowl full of candy. It will be funny to see how many people actually dare to take candy out of the bowl. You might be surprised that a lot remains. |
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Chanukah Celebration Theme, Decorations, Favors, Party Games, and Ideas |
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Chanukah Celebration
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