The Jewish festival of Hannukah begins tonight. In anticipation of this fun Jewish holiday – I say fun, since we get to light fires, eat lots of donuts (mmm…donuts), and play games – I have compiled a list of interesting links for your reading pleasure.
It’s a Miracle
A cruse of oil which lasted for eight days, and a holiday was born. Read the full story here.
And click here for a modern day Hannukah miracle..of sorts.
Virtual Lighting
For those who are afraid of fire, you can simulate the lighting of a Menora here.
Afraid of fire and have a creative urge? Design your Menora here.
Hannukah in Iraq
Read this heartwarming story about how some Houston Cub Scouts are helping Jewish soldiers in Iraq celebrate Hannukah.
On Song
Feel like singing some Hannukah tunes? Click here for the lyrcis to your favorite Hannukah songs, including I Have a Little Dreidel (I’m not trying to compensate for anything) and Adam Sandler’s The Hanukkah Song (Parts I and II).
Top 10 Reasons to Like Hannukah
Taken from here:
10. No roof damage from reindeer
9. Never a silent night when you’re among your Jewish loved ones8. If someone screws up on their gift, there are seven more days to correct it7. Betting Hanukkah gelt (the chocholate coins) on candle races6. You can use your fireplace5. Naked spin-the-dreidel games4. Fun waxy buildup on the menorah3. No awkward explanations of virgin birth2. Cheer optional1. No Irving Berlin songs
