The Hanukkah Book (Paperback)

by Marilyn Burns (Author) "One day in the year 332 B.C.E. (Before the Common Era), Alexander the Great marched into Jerusalem..." (more)
Key Phrases: playing dreidel, potato latkes, High Priest, United States, King of the Universe

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From Publishers Weekly
Historical tradition, recipes, holiday games and interactive projects are presented in lively fashion in this celebratory compendium. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Hanukkah is an exciting holiday, filled with special foods, songs, games, and the giving and receiving of gifts. It is also a time when people come together to retell the story of Hanukkah. THE HANUKKAH BOOK is filled with fascinating facts, time-honored traditions, and interesting projects:

The amazing story of the struggle that led to the first Hanukkah celebration

Different traditions and new ways to celebrate

The excitement of lighting the Hanukkah candies

Complete instructions for making your own candles

Wonderful Hanukkah foods, with recipes included

Celebration games and how to play them

Step-by-step instructions for making a very special dreidel

Gift-giving ideas for Hanukkah with gifts you can make yourself and much, much more

FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO BE PART OF AWONDERFUL CELEBRATION AND UNDERSTAND THE TRUE MEANING OF HANUKKAH

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (November 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380715201
• ISBN-13: 978-0380715206
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,113,413 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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