5 Things You May Not
Know About Hanukkah Hanukkah is one of the most popular
Jewish holidays, but there are some things you
probably don't know about the holiday. Children used to give their teachers
money this time of year as a “thank you” tip. Hanukkah falls on the 25th day of the month of Kislev,
which can be anywhere from November to December. The game of dreidel was inspired by a
British top called a teetotum. Potato pancakes and jelly donuts
are eaten to acknowledge the
oil burning for eight days. Common spellings include
Hanukkah, Hanukah, Chanukah,
Chanuka and Chanucah.
