Stories tagged "hanukkah"

In America, we have a wonderful variety of cultures all living on the same soil. It’s easy to find families who celebrate all different unique holidays, especially when you live in a big city like I do!

A Muslim man jumped to the aid of three Jewish subway riders after they were attacked by a group of young people who objected to one of the Jews saying "Happy Hanukkah," a spokeswoman for the three said Wednesday.

"Thousands of music lovers are expected to attend Hanukkah parties in nine cities Saturday night, marking the Jewish holiday by dancing to klezmer-punk, hip-hop in Arabic and folk-rock tunes..."

When Jews light the first candle in their Hanukkah menorahs tonight, many join a modern trend of nightly gift-giving that rivals Christmas for consumer largesse.

When Hanukkah begins at sundown on Tuesday, it still will be three weeks until Christmas. In years like this, when there's a large a lag between the two religious celebrations, retailers must rethink how to stock, market and merchandise the season.

Make your own holiday advent calendar.

The holiday of Hanukkah wouldn't be complete without a rousing game of Dreidel. Don't know how to play? That's all right. Read on to learn exactly How to Play Dreidel.

Lighting Hanukkah candles on the menorah is a vital part of observing Hanukkah. However, if you have never done so, or you're a tad rusty, How to Light Hanukkah Candles will illuminate your way through this time honored tradition.

Looking for an alternative to stressful, mainstream winter holidays? Tired of the Hallmark-sponsored worship of Santa? If so, then I would suggest Festivus as your new family tradition.

A collection of funny Hanukkah videos and clips