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The Festival of Lights: Why We Celebrate Hanukkah

Two of my best friends are Jewish. I have known both of them for a great many years, and even though I am a Christian, I have enjoyed celebrating with them for Hanukkah and Passover. I give you a brief history of the holiday, Hanukkah.

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Traditional Foods For Kwanzaa

Clean the black-eyed peas in water in a large pot. Cover them with boiling water and soak them for at least an hour or overnight. After soaking them, rub them together between your hands to remove the skins, if need be.

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Foods In Celebration Of Hanukkah

These are some of the foods that would traditional be served at a Hanukkah supper. Fried food is traditionally eaten on Hanukkah in commemoration of the oil that miraculously burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and rededicated the holy Temple in Jerusalem.

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Buy Chanukah Candles For Year Round Use

I buy Chanukah candles at a reduced price after the holiday and use them year-round for birthday candles. They look so much cooler than regular candles - especially if you can find the multi-colored ones.

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Try McCain Baby Cakes For Latkes

Instead of messing up the kitchen making latkes, try the Baby Cakes by McCain. I purchased them at Target, in the frozen potato section. Yummy!

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Chanukah (Hanukkah) Ideas for Children

With a very limited budget I need new Chanukah (Hanukkah) ideas for young children? Please include cooking ideas that young children could help make.

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Another Use For The Potato Press/Spaetzle Maker

Another Use For The Potato Press/Spaetzle Maker. We made latkes (potato pancakes) last night for Chanukah. I always have a difficult time squeezing out the excess water from the grated potato and onion.

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Idea for Hanukah Card

Idea for Hanukah Card. I have used this idea for our Hanukah card a few times through the years. I draw or paint a menorah with a flame over each candle. . .

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The Festival of Lights: Why We Celebrate Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights: Why We Celebrate Hanukkah Two of my best friends are Jewish. I have known both of them for a great many years, and even though I am a Christian, I have enjoyed celebrating with them for Hanukkah and Passover. I give you a brief history of the holiday, Hanukkah.


Traditional Foods For Kwanzaa

Traditional Foods For KwanzaaClean the black-eyed peas in water in a large pot. Cover them with boiling water and soak them for at least an hour or overnight. After soaking them, rub them together between your hands to remove the skins, if need be.


Foods In Celebration Of Hanukkah

Foods In Celebration Of Hanukkah These are some of the foods that would traditional be served at a Hanukkah supper. Fried food is traditionally eaten on Hanukkah in commemoration of the oil that miraculously burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and rededicated the holy Temple in Jerusalem.