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Hanukkah is a joyous time, when loved ones gather for eight nights to sing traditional songs, spin the dreidel, and share a feast of brisket and other traditional foods at festive tables. During Hanukkah, or Chanukah, fried foods, like latkes, are popular ways to commemorate a miracle that happened more than two thousand years ago.
Make your Hanukkah special with these ideas for centerpieces, napkins, and traditional decor. Your festive table will set the tone for the Festival of Lights, when loved ones gather to recite prayers, sing songs, spin the dreidel, light the menorah, and, of course, dig into a hearty meal of brisket, tzimmes, and other traditional foods.
Add a personal touch to your Hanukkah celebration this year by crafting your own menorah from scratch. This stunning, custom centerpiece takes only about a day to complete, and you can easily find all the supplies that you need at your local home improvement store.
This year, the first night of Hanukkah falls on December 25. Here's how to highlight the festivity of both holidays. If you’re in a household that celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah, you might be wondering how to meld the two celebrations from both a practical and decor perspective. Since I’m in an interfaith family (I'm Jewish and my husband isn’t), I’ve had many years to ponder this question and have started some traditions of my own.
