NEW Little Golden Book - Hanukkah The Festival of Lights Little Golden Book

Publisher: Golden Books (September 5, 2023)

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593646681

ISBN-13: 978-0593646687

Reading age: 2 - 5 years

Item Weight: 112 grams

Dimensions: 16.81 x 0.48 x 20.32 cm

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or Feast of Dedication, is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the 2nd century BCE, following the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire.

According to tradition, after the Jews reclaimed the Temple from the Seleucids, they found only enough ritually pure olive oil to light the Temple's menorah (candelabrum) for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days—the time needed to prepare a fresh supply of kosher oil. This miracle is celebrated during the eight nights of Hanukkah by lighting candles on a special nine-branched menorah called a hanukkiah or Hanukkah menorah.

The holiday is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which usually falls in late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. In addition to lighting the menorah, celebrations include playing with dreidels (four-sided spinning tops), exchanging gifts, eating foods fried in oil such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts), and singing traditional songs.

Hanukkah symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and the importance of religious freedom. It's a joyful holiday that brings families together to celebrate their heritage, faith, and the miracle of light that sustained the Jewish people during a challenging time in their history.

Educational Value: Introduces young children to the history, traditions, and significance of Hanukkah in an age-appropriate way.

Beautiful Illustrations: Colorful, engaging artwork that brings the Festival of Lights to life for young readers.

Cultural Appreciation: Helps children understand and appreciate Jewish culture and traditions.

Family Reading: Perfect for families to read together during the Hanukkah season or any time of year.

Classic Format: The iconic Little Golden Book design with its distinctive gold spine and high-quality hardcover binding.

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