Hanukkah questions?
Who celebrates Hanukkah?
Jewish people
The middle candle of the menorah is called this
helper candle
shammash
What do children do on the last night of Hanukkah?
play games, sing songs, exchange gifts
How many candles are on the menorah?
9 candles
When is the first day of Hanukkah?
December 18
How many candles are lit up each night?
one candle
What is used to play a game for Hanukkah?
a dreidel
When does Hanukkah finish?
December 26
What does the word Hanukkah in Hebrew mean?
education
Hanukkah is about also spending time with your
family
During Hanukkah, most of the food is cooked in
fried in oil
How many candles are on the menorah?
9 candles
How long is Hanukkah celebrated for?
eight days and 8 nights
What is another name for Hanukkah?
The Festival of Lights
Why are Hanukkah food fried in oil
to celebrate and honor the miracle of the Festival of Lights
Why do the days to Hanukkah change each year?
because this holiday follows the Lunar (moon) cycle
What are foods eaten for Hanukkah?
jelly donuts
potato pancakes or potato latkes
Hanukkah is also spelled
Chanukkah