What are some Hanukkah traditions? Jewish people traditionally eat fried potato pancakes - called latkes - as the celebratory food for the holiday. The latkes are typically dipped in applesauce.

There are many Hanukkah traditions, but the holiday's focus on a miracle is something we can all take into our lives, no matter what we celebrate.

Other Hanukkah traditions, such as gift-giving, are somewhat modern, and may be influenced by the broader holiday season recognized in the United States and Europe.

The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring religious significance in the new world.

What are other Hanukkah traditions? Hanukkah is perceived as a marquee Jewish holiday in the U.S. due to its proximity to Christmas.

Hanukkah is a fun time to teach the community about Jewish traditions As a former teacher at a Jewish preschool, Lewis has a deep passion for Jewish cultural education.

Merry Chrismukkah: Interfaith families remix traditions for rare Christmas, Hanukkah alignment The first night of Hanukkah this year begins Dec. 25, coinciding with Christmas Day for the first ...

Hanukkah celebrates the Jewish revolt against the 2nd-century occupation of Jerusalem with eight nights of lighting candles, giving gifts, and eating foods fried in oil. The holiday is very ...

For three Phoenix moms, it was important to make sure Hanukkah was as fun as Christmas for their kids. Now, they have new cherished traditions.

Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations overlapped at the Salvation Army in Miami. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports There was a kitchen staff takeover at the Salvation Army in Miami today.