Customs of Hanukkah

The eight days of this festival are marked by prayers of thanksgiving, special songs of praise (for the miracles and redemption). From Biblicalholidays.com.
http://biblicalholidays.com/Hanukkah/jewish_customs_of_hanukkah.htm

Lighting the Menorah

How to light the menorah with blessings in Hebrew and English. From Biblicalholidays.com.
       http://biblicalholidays.com/Hanukkah/lighting_the_menorah.htm

Eight Hanukkah Readings
Eight devotions on light for the eight nights of Hanukkah.From Biblicalholidays.com.
http://biblicalholidays.com/Hanukkah/hanukkah_readings.htm

Jesus Celebrated Hanukkah?
Leaders of the early Church understood the importance of the Jewish writings.
http://www.crosstalk.org/articles/jewish_rel/jesus_hanukkah.shtml

The Night Before Hanukkah
Hanukkah Poem similar to "The Night Before Christmas."
http://www.bridgesforpeace.com/publications/dispatch/biblicalfeasts/Article-15.html

Light the Menorah! Hanukkah is Here!
We all know the story of Hanukkah, but how many of us are really familiar with the ancient traditions that surround this festive holiday? Article from the Messianic Times.
       http://www.messianictimes.com/article_detail_arc.asp?article=151&issue=10-4

Hanukkah Festival Of Lights
Story of the menorah, the Maccabean revolt, and what it means for Christians. Article by Ron Cantrell from Bridges for Peace.
       http://www.bridgesforpeace.com/publications/dispatch/biblicalfeasts/Article-3.html

Christmas "Light" Can Dispel Darkness
Scripture uses the terms "light and darkness" as metaphors for that which is "good and evil." Let the lighting of the candles remind us of our calling to be light to the world. Article by Clarence H. Wagner, Jr., Bridges for Peace.
       http://www.bridgesforpeace.com/publications/dispatch/biblicalfeasts/Article-20.html

Introduction to Hanukkah
Description of Hanukkah customs from American Messianic Fellowship (AMF). AMF's goal is to help Christians understand the Jewish roots of our faith and God's ongoing commitment to his Chosen People.
       http://www.amfi.org/hanukkah.htm

The History of Hanukkah
Shofar International is a broad-based Messianic Jewish organization with the goal of sharing information to create greater understanding between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities of the world.
       http://www.shofar.org/hanukkah.htm

Hanukkah Links—Links to the Best Chanukah Sites
This Jewish site includes everything from how to make potato pancakes and play dreidel to the history
        behind the mystical meaning of the Chanukah celebration.
       http://judaism.about.com/library/holidays/chanukah/bl_chanukah_links.htm

Hanukkah - Menorahs, Dreidels, Latkas
Learn how to light the menorah, play dreidel, and make latkas. Read the Chanukah story and sing Chanukah songs. A Jewish site.
       http://judaism.about.com/library/holidays/bl_chanukah.htm

Chanukah on the Net
Learn the story of Chanukah, about the menorah, listen to music and play dredial at this Jewish site.
http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/index.htm

Make a Dreidel
Use the pattern on the site to make your own dreidel.
http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/dreidel.html

Happy Hanukkah Activities
Take a Hanukkah quiz, spin an electronic dreidel, play with a puzzle, or do a word search at this site.
http://blackdog4kids.com/holiday/chanukah/index.html

The Story of Hanukkah
The story of Hanukkah with suggested activities and related discussion suggestions.
http://www.jcca.org/thisnewmonth/kislevhanukkahstory.htm

Hanukkah
Advice on celebrating Hanukkah, with historical background, menu ideas, and family activity suggestions. http://entertaining.about.com/cs/hanukkah/index.htm

Better Homes and Gardens - Hanukkah
Guide to celebrating Hanukkah includes family fun, crafts, recipes, decorations, and making torn-paper cards. http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=T23

Hanukkah—Celebrate with JOI
Jewish Outreach Institute offers an explanation of this holiday. Sections include history and blessings. http://www.joi.org/celebrate/hanuk/

Hanukkah—Festival of Lights
Find ideas for celebrating with the family, songs, games, images of art, and Chanukah traditions. http://www.ort.org/ort/hanukkah/

Variety of Hanukkah Candles!
Find unique gifts for kids and adults, decorations, Chanukah, Passover, with gift wrap and personalized card available. http://www.judaicagiftstore.com/

Education World ®—Lesson Planning: Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
Read aloud a simple telling of the Hanukkah story and follow up with a handful of cross-curriculum lessons. http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson040.shtml