Sara Abraham

A Hanukkah menorah, also called a “hanukkiah”, is a special candelabrum used during Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It holds nine candles: eight to represent each night of Hanukkah and a central “helper” candle, called the “shamash”. Each night, one additional candle is lit using the *shamash*, marking the eight days of Hanukkah, which […]

A Hanukkah “Advent” Calendar is a fun twist on the traditional Advent calendar concept, tailored specifically for Hanukkah’s eight nights of celebration! Instead of counting down to Christmas, a Hanukkah calendar typically includes eight pockets, boxes, or doors—one for each night of Hanukkah. Each day, children (or adults!) open one compartment to find a little

Get ready to light up Hanukkah with some creative fun! Hanukkah isn’t just about candles and latkes—it’s a time for kids to get hands-on with arts and crafts that celebrate the holiday’s traditions and symbols. From decorating menorahs and spinning dreidels to creating Star of David ornaments, Hanukkah crafts let kids dive into the season

Looking for a Hanukkah dress that’ll make everyone laugh harder than Grandpa after his second glass of Manischewitz? You’re in the right place! The funniest Hanukkah dresses of 2025 are here, and they’re more iconic than Bubbe’s brisket recipe. Imagine showing up in a dress covered in giant dreidels, or one that proudly declares “Lit

🎉 **Get Ready to Spin Your Wardrobe Like a Dreidel!** 🎉 Ladies, it’s that time of year again! The smell of latkes, the twinkling of menorahs, and—let’s be honest—the timeless debate of whether we can rock a new dress every single night of Hanukkah. Spoiler alert: *We totally can*. Think about it. Each night you

Hanukkah History Timeline Circa 200 BCE – Judea (modern-day Israel) is under the control of the Seleucid Empire, a Hellenistic empire with a strong influence from Greek culture and customs. Jewish practices and customs are allowed at this time. 175 BCE – Antiochus IV Epiphanes becomes the ruler of the Seleucid Empire. He imposes harsh

Hanukkah Harry is a fictional character who humorously embodies a Jewish counterpart to Santa Claus. He first appeared in a 1989 sketch on *Saturday Night Live* (SNL), portrayed by comedian Jon Lovitz. In the sketch, Hanukkah Harry is called upon to help save Christmas when Santa falls ill, stepping in with his trusty “Hanukkah helpers”

Hanukkah gift wrap on Amazon offers a wide selection of festive, themed options perfect for celebrating the holiday. You’ll find wraps adorned with classic Hanukkah symbols like menorahs, dreidels, Stars of David, and vibrant blue, silver, and gold colors. Many wrapping paper options come in high-quality materials, with designs ranging from playful and kid-friendly to

Hanukkah is a holiday filled with lights, games, and traditions that bring family and friends together. One of the beloved customs associated with this holiday is the giving of “gelt,” traditionally a small amount of money or more recently, chocolate coins wrapped in gold or silver foil. But what does “Hanukkah gelt” really mean, and