Playing a game of dreidel is a common practice during Hanukkah, a traditional celebration in the Jewish calendar in honor of the re-dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem. While Hanukkah traditions do not include playing with the dreidel as a mandatory practice, it has nonetheless become part of t
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In the tradition of Hanukkah celebrations, Hanukkah gelt is often given to children during the eight-day period of the Festival of Lights. Gelt is the Yiddish term for money. During the olden tradition of celebrating Hanukkah, some time around the 17th Century, actual gelt was given to c
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As with most holiday ornaments, Christmas bells are not merely decorative items to spruce-up homes in keeping with the holiday spirit. They play a significant role in the tradition of Christmas celebrations all around the world. This being said, one will hardly find any home or establishment with
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Maximum visibility is important for the Hanukkah Menorah or the symbolic candelabrum of Jewish faith. Given that, answering the question ‘where to place the Menorah?’ should be easy. But before we delve into answering the simple question, let’s get down first about what the Meno
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Fruitcake is the traditional Christmas cake served in different countries around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, the Philippines and Ireland. Traditionally, this type of cake is laced with brandy while other recipes use rhum. The ideal Christmas cake size for
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Kippot are head coverings worn by Jewish men – both young and adults – especially during observations of special Jewish holidays such as Hanukkah and prayer rituals. These are also worn during special ceremonies such as weddings, bar mitzvahs and funerals. Kippah sizes come in many v
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Thanksgiving is celebrated in different times and different forms in various parts of the globe. The United States is among those that celebrate Thanksgiving with a big bang. Traditional celebrations include family get-togethers, parties and annual parades in select cities all
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Nobody’s Christmas would be complete without the presence of festive decorations that create a vibrant, jolly mood, keeping the atmosphere warm with the Christmas spirit. Shopping for Christmas decorations usually start as soon as the ‘ber’ months begin or from September to the
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If there’s one vehicle that is the most popular around the world, particularly to kids, it would be Santa’s sleigh. After all, without his sleigh he wouldn’t be able to reach the millions of kids all across the globe waiting for their presents for being good throughout the year.
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When giving Christmas presents, do not disregard the importance of the gift wrapper. A nicely-wrapped gift already tells the recipient that you put a lot of thought and effort into the gift, which in itself will instantly make the receiver of the gift feel more special. Whatever type of gift you
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