Hanukkah Traditions
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Hanukkah Traditions for a Memorable Holiday of LightsI've gathered all my favorite Hanukkah traditions to fill you with ideas for making the Jewish holiday of lights as twinkling and inviting for children as Christmas.
Hanukkah Traditions: Welcoming the Holiday into My Christian HomeCelebrating Hanukkah in an interfaith marriage.- Hanukkah Traditions: Celebrating with a Newly Jewish Adopted ChildMy son was not born Jewish. He was seven when he came home, after several years in foster care, most with Catholic families. Introducing Hanukkah took some thought. Together we made new traditions.
- Preschool Lesson Plan to Involve Children, Encourage Appreciation of HolidaysHere is a learning plan for your preschool classroom or family child-care home that develops both appreciation of diversity and unique family traditions through the holiday season.
- Welcome to First Night of Hanukkah: Our Hanukkah TraditionsThere are many first night of Hanukkah traditions. They could involve food, arts and crafts, and a car trip.
The Kinders Identities: Jewish Children Torn from Their Parents to Save Their LivesWhile the Kindertransport of 1938 - 1939, saved Ten Thousand Jewish Children, it was the catalyst that took them away from their Jewish identities and forced them to adjust to a new country, language and culture.- Kid Maintenance Tips for the HolidaysAre your kids getting lost in the holiday hustle and bustle? Why not take a little time to reflect on the reason for the season. Most of all, don't forget to do a little kid maintenance.
- Five Traditions Every Kid Should Experience During the HolidaysThere are some things no kid should miss out on during the holidays.
- A Two Woman FamilyTwo women w/a unique relationship; A woman, w/2 children, thought that would settle her. A fantastic man, she should be thrilled w/but, wasn't... The twist of fate that turned for the best. Love possible after all and in their own fashion. Enjoy!
- How to Spend Holidays with Your KidsThis is an article about how to spend our holiday with kids, and how to make our holiday not boring and stressing. Dedicated especially for the family.
Be a Santa for Kids in Need This Year!Want to give someone a warm and wonderful holiday? I spoke with Patricia Tallman about her wonderful goals and dreams for the children of Penny Lane.- 5 Ideas on How to Share Your Child with an Ex During the HolidaysFretting the holiday season because you always argue with your ex on how to share your child? Relax. This year, set up a special arrangement that can appease both of you.
A Jewish Kid Writes to SantaMany Americans who are not Christians regard Christmas as a secular celebration. If Jews want a piece of it, why not? After all, you-know-who was a Jew!!- Being Jewish is Fun... Really!!Now it doesn't matter that Santa does not come to our house. We have our own fun holidays and celebrations. Being Jewish is fun...really
How Kids Can Give Back to the CommunityIt's never to young for kids to start giving back to the community. There are many things your kids can do to get involved in the community they live in.- Teaching Children Compassion at the HolidaysOverview of ways to teach children to focus on the true spirit of the holidays and show compassion for others.
- The Necessity of Having a Kids BeltEverybody needs a belt, including children. A kids belt can be practical as well as very necessary.
Making the Kids Table Fun on ThanksgivingDiscover ten fresh ideas to make the kids table fun this Thanksgiving. Create memories and possibly adopt new traditions.- Rabbit in a HeadlightHow misery can become a pattern at times when you should have been having the best time of your life
- Rabbit in a HeadlightHolidays I'd rather forget, ruined by under currents of intolerance
- Hendrick's Box 2The actual lesson I gave the 3rd graders about their nation's (Austria) history and that little yellow star.
- How You Can Keep Kids from Overdoing the Holiday SugarWith the holidays on the way you may be dreading the tables laden with empty sugar treats that kids just love to indulge in. If you are like me, you may be thinking about ways to avoid the sugar rush, so I have some quick and easy tips to ease your mind.
- The First Night of HanukkahThis article describes five special ways to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
- Ten Ways to Keep Kids Amused During a Holiday VisitTips to keep kids busy and out of your hair during a holiday social event.
- Growing Up with My KidsDid you ever think If I could just bottle your kids energy , or write a book of what they may have said. I think that I have learned a lot from my kids.
- 7 Tips for a Fun Filled Family HolidayWith five children ranging from four through to sixteen, I have experienced some of the best and worst of travelling with children. Tempting as it often is to postpone our annual trips away together, albeit with backseat fights, clothing of every shape, colour and size
- Make My Own Monster Kit for Kids by FAO SchwarzWhen I first heard about this interesting and unique concept from FAO Schwarz I had to check it out for myself. According to the buzz the word was that your child could create their very own monster by drawing it on paper, sending it in to FAO, wait...and eventually
- Cool and Fun Recipe for the Kids to Enjoy During the Holidaysfun foods,great for holidays
- Travelling in a Car with KidsTravelling with kids to any destination by any mode of transportation is not an easy feat, but with preparation, a sense of humour, and plenty of bribe material, it can be done. A driving holiday is as ideal a choice as any when you have children to entertain.
- On Counting My BlessingsI look upon my relationsips with my children and reflect on how blessed we are as a family.
- Kids Grow Up FastTime lost with your kids can't be replaced.
