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Celebrating Hanukkah: History, Traditions, and Activities - A Holiday Book for Kids

by Stacia Deutsch

Hanukkah history, customs, and activities for children

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Hanukkah history, customs, and activities for children

Stacia Deutsch’s introduction combines an account of Hanukkah’s historical origins with an overview of familiar holiday customs, including lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, exchanging gifts, and sharing special meals. The book also connects its explanations to hands-on projects and games, such as making latkes and crafting a stained-glass menorah. Its mix of history, traditions, illustrations, facts, and activities gives the holiday both an explanatory and participatory dimension.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in learning about Hanukkah and its traditions
  • Families or educators looking for holiday activities alongside introductory information
  • The publisher describes the book for children ages 6–9; catalog metadata also lists ages 9–12

Themes

Hanukkah historyJewish holiday traditionsFreedom and survivalHands-on holiday activities

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Book overview

Celebrate Hanukkah with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9

Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in 164 BCE. For eight days in November or December each year, this beloved holiday celebrates freedom, strength, and survival against the odds. Celebrating Hanukkah explains the history, traditions, and customs of Hanukkah and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to get festive.

Many ways to celebrate--From lighting the menorah and playing dreidel to giving gifts and enjoying special holiday meals, kids will learn all the ways to celebrate Hanukkah.

Hands-on Hanukkah activities--Kids can explore festivities like making potato latkes, crafting a stained-glass menorah, and playing a Maccabee game.

Colorful and illustrated--Bring Hanukkah to life with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts throughout the book.

Get kids excited to learn with this standout among Hanukkah books for children.

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