Hanukkah Party

Hanukkah, the festival of lights is celebrated 8 days commencing on the 25th day of the month of Kislev (November/December) to commenorate the victory of the Jews over the Hellenist Syrians in 165 BCE.

The most important observance associated with Hanukkah is the lighting of the Hanukkah lights on the Menorah or , a seven or nine branch candelabrum. On each night one more light is kindled beginning with one candle on the 1st nite of Hanakkah and ending with 8 on the final evening. The lighting is accompanied by the chanting of appropriate blessings and singing of songs. The ninth branch is reserved for the Shamash, to kindle the other lights of the Menorah.

Other traditions at this time of year are to eat fried foods, especially potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly doughnuts called (sufgamiot). Jewish people give their children Dreidels to play with during Hanakkah. These resemble spinning tops. It is a festive time of year and coincides with the Christian Holiday Christmas. Families get together at this time of year to celebrate the holidays and party together. 

The Hanukkah shop at 4Favors has lots of great Hanukkah including Napkins, Paper Plates, Dreidels, Die Cast Toys, and Plush Animals. On your next Hanukkah party have engraved dreidels handy and give them as party favors. Make sure to have a big feast and perhaps even serve latkes as appetizers and Sufganiyot as dessert. Have games for the children and take advantage of the printable games offered on this site.  Also, we have Centerpieces, Glow Sticks, Decoratin Kits, Plasticware, and Hanukkah Music which make great Hanukkah.  More great Hanukkah Party Supplies