Hanukkah

What is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights, which is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It is celebrated for eight days and nights and is marked by lighting the menorah which is a special candelabrum with nine branches while reciting prayers. It also involves eating traditional foods, playing games, and exchanging gifts while reflecting on the holiday that symbolises hope, miracles, and light over darkness.

When is Hanukkah?

Wednesday, December 25

Activities: 

• Hanukkah Games: Play games like a Hanukkah-themed memory match with cards featuring menorahs, dreidels, and other symbols.
• Dreidel Decorating: Provide wooden or plastic dreidels and let children decorate them with colourful markers, stickers, or paint.
• Menorah Craft: Create menorahs using recycled materials like toilet paper rolls or popsicle sticks.
  
• Star of David Art: Guide children in making Star of David crafts using paper, glitter, and glue. Discuss the significance of the Star of David as a symbol of Judaism and Hanukkah.