Learning about Hanukkah is part of our Winter Celebrations unit. We put out menorahs and dreidels with our Christmas decorations, so the kids are always excited for the day we celebrate Hanukkah. Yes, I know that it is an 8 day celebration, but we just do the last night so that we can say the prayers, light the candles and have a nice dinner with hot latkes.
Both kids enjoyed hearing the Hanukkah story during our homeschool lessons, and that night in the glow of the menorah's candles Kyrie did a great job retelling the story for all of us. Afterward, we played with the dreidel. Again, Kyrie did a great job remembering what each symbol meant and how to play.... Candy winnings were a great motivator. Though we are not Jewish, I am glad for this special family time celebrating the miracle of the holy oil.
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