Celebrating Hanukkah: History, Traditions, and Activities - A Holiday Book for Kids

Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in 164 BCE. For eight days in November or December each year, this beloved holiday celebrates freedom, strength, and survival against the odds. Celebrating Hanukkah explains the history, traditions, and customs of Hanukkah and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to get festive.

Many ways to celebrate—From lighting the menorah and playing dreidel to giving gifts and enjoying special holiday meals, kids will learn all the ways to celebrate Hanukkah.

Hands-on Hanukkah activities—Kids can explore festivities like making potato latkes, crafting a stained-glass menorah, and playing a Maccabee game.

Colorful and illustrated—Bring Hanukkah to life with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts throughout the book.

Get kids excited to learn with this standout among Hanukkah books for children.