There are three traditional Hanukkah decorations for this Jewish holiday. These are the menorah, the dreidel and the gelt bag. The menorah is a sacred religious symbol while the dreidel and the gelt bag are children's toys to remind them of their Jewish heritage. But Hanukkah would be bare without these items.
Menorahs are a sort of candelabra with eight candles to symbolize the sacred days of Hanukkah and one extra in the middle. On each night of Hanukkah one of the candles is lit. This is meant to remember an ancient war in Jerusalem when only enough lamp oil for one night was available to people hiding in a Temple under siege by the Greeks. It was deemed a miracle that the oil lasted the length of the eight days.
Today many materials are used in menorahs from silver or wood to individual tea light holders. These can also be oil or electric. The image of the menorah can be used on party goods especially for the children's table. The dreidel is a spinning top which children use in a game. There are also ornamental dreidels on the market which range from penny items to hundreds of dollars and come in many materials from silver and crystal to Lucite. If ordering online or from a catalogue make sure to read the product description carefully and order the one that best fits the purpose. If children are to play with the dreidel, be sure to order the child-safe version.
Used in close association with the dreidel is the gelt bag. Gelt is the Yiddish word for money and the children receive gelt bags in which to keep their foil covered candy or real coins. The money is used to place bets on the dreidel game.
3 Great Valentines Party Ideas
Party favors are a must at any Valentine's Day party. Guests will demand some sort of chocolate return for coming, so why not give them kisses when they arrive at the door, Chocolate Kisses of course. This little play on words will delight your guests into an instant smile and make them feel special. Plus the chemicals in chocolate will work to lighten their moods helping to ensure a good party.
3 Kinds of Party Banners
Party banners come in all shapes and sizes for all kinds of parties, be they birthday, anniversary, Halloween, or St. Patty's Day and more. The average party banner comes in one of three ways. There are your homemade party banners, your pre-made purchased party banners and your customized party banners.
5 Types of Party Activities
Looking to throw a party? Don't forget to incorporate the five main party activities of every party which have been developed over the history of parties. They are crafts, games, music or dance, gift giving and eating. All of these activities may show up at a party or only a few of them. It often depends on the type of party and the host's inclinations.
