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The Hanukkiah
Just the (history) "facts"... Ma'am
What else is going on
100
These are fried in oil. Some enjoy onions mixed in (but not me).
What are Latkes?
100
It's the first thing you do every Chanuka night.
What is light the candles?
100
This candle is the one most likely to burn out first.
What is the Shamash?
100
The oil burned for this many more days than expected.
What is 7?
100
They celebrate this in Africa.
What is Kwanzaa?
200
It's chocolate (preferably dark), round and in comes in gold foil.
What is gelt?
200
We used to get this many presents during Hanukkah.
What is 8?
200
All 8 candles need to be at the same height.
What main thing do you need in order for the Hannukiah to be kosher?
200
The bad guy.
Who is King Antiochus?
200
It was started by the members of the English Separatist Church.
What is Thanksgiving?
300
What we drink (just like on all other holidays).
What is red wine?
300
You get this when the driedel lands on gimel.
What is the whole pot?
300
Either of these can be burned.
What are wax or oil?
300
The losers.
Who are the Greeks?
300
This is pretty much like a religion ... at least to half the population.
What is watching football?
400
You can find these at Dunkin Donuts (in Hebrew).
What are Sufganiot (Jelly Donuts) ?
400
The colors of Hanukkah.
What are Blue and Silver?
400
In order to publicize the miracle.
Why do we place the Hanukkiah near the window?
400
Judah Maccabe's dad...the Jewish guy who first protested about Jewish discrimination back then.
Who is Mattathias?
400
Perhaps when Ali and Frazier met or the day after Christmas.
What is boxing day?
500
Sephardic originated treat of deep fried dough balls covered in honey (or sometimes just called fried honey puffs).
What are bimuelos (or loukoumades)?
500
It was created as a ruse when the Greeks investigated the activities of Jews who were actually plotting war against them.
What is the origin of the Jewish spinning top game called driedel?
500
Candles need to still be burning this long after dark.
What is 30 minutes?
500
Before the outbreak of war, these are 2 things the Greeks forced the Jews to do?
What are worshiping idols and eating pig?
500
The darkest day of the year (or when we realize that moving to Florida is not such a bad idea).
What is the winter solstice?
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