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Family Hanukkah Traditions, Rituals, and Activities |
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Blessing Book
Start a blessing book by buying a simple journal. Keep the
journal from year to year and have family members add new
blessings every year. For those children that are not yet able
to write, a simple picture will do. |
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Theme Night
Rather than celebrate each night of Hanukkah the same way, try
incorporating a different theme for each night. Some
suggestions to try are gift exchange night, family fun or game
night, craft night (you can
make gifts for other family members), charity night, and grab
bag night. |
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Make a Menorah
For those families who enjoy crafts, try making your own
menorah. In our Family Projects section you can find directions
and supplies to make a
felt
menorah. |
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Play Dreidel
A
tradition around for years is
Dreidel. Try playing a game
with the entire family. The meaning behind each symbol can be
found at
holidays.net. |
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Gelt or Money
Hunt
Keeping with Hanukkah tradition to give gelt or money during
Hanukkah, parents can hide coins around the house and have the
children find them. Gold foiled chocolate coins can be
substituted for real money. |
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Light the
Menorah
Establish a tradition of lighting the
menorah
every night. |
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