About Today: Hanukkah Treats and Traditions 12/02/10

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Hanukkah is so early this year, you can probably surprise your friends by wishing them a happy holiday, and they'll have no idea what you're talking about. Which means that you'll be an extra good friend by reminding them that they can celebrate. Everyone loves an unexpected holiday.

Hanukkah Food Traditions  If you're cooking, however, I hope you remembered that today was Hanukkah sooner rather than later. In any event, I hope you made me some latkes. Traditional Hanukkah Latkes - Potato Pancakes Italian Hanukkah Treats See More About:  hanukkah  jewish food  jewish holidays

Hanukkah: Menu and Recipes  My favorite thing about Hanukkah is that you have an excuse to eat fried food. For example, these donuts. Hanukkah Dairy Menu and Recipes Hanukkah Party Menu See More About:  hanukkah menus  hanukkah recipes  hanukkah cookies

Hanukkah Crafts and Activities  This is a great time of year for crafters. This page features crafts, coloring pages, history and facts, and even songs. Free Hanukkah-Themed Counted Cross Stitch Patterns Hanukkah Activities for Kids See More About:  hanukkah  holiday crafts

Play a Life-Sized Dreidel Game  For people who love playing Dreidel, here's a people-sized version of your favorite game. Best Children's Books About Hanukkah How Does Your Family Celebrate Hanukkah? See More About:  hanukkah  jewish holidays  active party games