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On the first night of Hanukkah, a mother tells her family and a young guest the story of the holiday's origin.

Presents words related to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and other aspects of Jewish life for each letter of the alphabet, from alphabet to zaide, a traditional term for a grandfather.

This very special, beautifully illustrated collection presents the stories of the Maccabees and Judith, a Hanukkah poem by Emma Lazarus, and traditional blessings in Hebrew and English. There are instructions for making Hanukkah candles, recipes for latkes and doughnuts, rules of the traditional dreidel game, and classic holiday songs. Annotation. This very special, beautifully illustrated collection presents the stories of the Maccabees and Judith,...

"Hanukkah is a time for family fun and also a time to remember a miracle that happened more than two thousand years ago! Join in the fun in this beautifully illustrated song about one of the best known Jewish holidays"--Publisher's website.

It's the morning of the first day of Hanukkah, but the Shapiro family's menorah is nowhere to be found! It's up to the kids Abby, Ethan, & Aaron to find the menorah and save Hanukkah while mom & dad are at work. Luckily, a magical oil lantern appears to guide them, and they meet plenty of friends along the way to help. Come along as the Shapiro kids journey through a snowy land paved with gelt, visit with friendly dreidels, get help from a sweet jelly...

Presents stories, songs, recipes, and activities related to the celebration of Hanukkah.

In the modern era, and particularly in the Western world, Christmas and Hanukkah have become major events in the calendar. The Christian festival of Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, while Hanukkah celebrates a miracle that took place during biblical times. Although the events recalled in these holidays are unconnected, Christianity and Judaism spring from common traditions and holy books; in fact, their origins are so closely linked...

Did you know that Christmas is not the only holiday celebrated in December? Yes, Christmas is celebrated around the world but in specific regions globally, they have their own December celebrations too. This book will introduce some of them. Knowing these facts will help paint a picture of worldwide diversity in beliefs and cultures.