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Some fun gifts are gelt (chocolate coins) and draydels. Always a fun, holiday game.
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What festival is like the Jewish festival Hanukkah?
There are no festivals similar to Hanukkah at all. However, among non-Orthodox Jews, Hanukkah has borrowed some practices from Christmas, such as gift giving, which give the appearance of a similarity. But actually, the only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children.
What is the translation of 'Hanukkah' into Spanish?
Chanuka is a Hebrew word, but it can't be translated per se. It would be a little bit like translating the Spanish festival "La Tomatina" into English - the words translate but the meaning is lost. The festival is often refered to as the Festival of Lights.
I would like the Jewish ''hello'' and wishes on Hanukkah?
Happy Hanukkah Chanukah samei'ach
What does the word dreidel mean?
It is a four-sided top, used in a Hanukkah game.
In what countries is Hanukkah celebrated?
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival. It is celebrated in everycountry where there are Jewish people.Countries with the greatest Jewish populations are:IsraelU.S.A.FranceCanadaU.K. (United Kingdom)RussiaBut any country which has even a single Jewish home can be said to have Hanukkah celebrated in them.
What type of flowers to send for Hanukkah?
There is no tradition of sending flowers on Hanukkah. That would be like sending flowers on Labor Day.
Is Hanukkah celebrated in Peru?
Just like it would be celebrated anywhere else.
How is Hanukkah celebrated in Peru?
Just like it would be celebrated anywhere else.
How do you write happy hanukkah?
Just like this: Happy Hanukkah
Why is work allowed on Hanukkah?
Because, like Purim, Hanukkah is not commanded in the Torah itself. See also:More about Hanukkah
Can Hanukkah presents be like Christmas presents?
Hanukkah presents are a sign of assimilation; a recent invention designed to make storekeepers more wealthy and to imitate the season's Christmas presents. There is no such Jewish concept, other than the traditional gelt (coins) given to one's children.
What is the mnemonic for Hanukkah?
The candleholder is called a Chanukiyah (Hanukkah-menorah), which sounds like Chanukah.
