Hanukkah Traditions
Holiday Basics
Fun Facts
100

What product of apples is commonly served with Hanukkah Dishes?

Applesauce

100

How many days is Hanukkah celebrated for?

8 days

100

What are the two main colors associated with Hanukkah and/or Israel's flag?

Blue and White

200

How many Candles are on the Menorah?

9 candles

200

True or false? Hanukkah falls on the same date every year.

False

200

In which direction are the candles on the Menorah placed?

Right to Left

300

True or False? Most traditional Hanukkah foods are fried.

True

300

How many different ways can "Hanukkah" be spelled?

16 ways

300

What is the name of the edible currency handed out as a gift during Hanukkah?

Gelt

400

What kind of oil is traditionally used to light the Menorah?

Olive oil

400

What act is prohibited during the celebration of Hanukkah?

Fasting

400

At what time of day is a candle of the Menorah lit each night of Hanukkah?

Sundown

500

How many blessings are said on the first night of Hanukkah?

3 Blessings

500

What Natural resource is celebrated on Hanukkah?

Oil

500

Who was the first U.S. president to light a Menorah?

Bill Clinton

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