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[quote=Anonymous]1. Caveat to all below - one thing we do is celebrate Jewish holidays through the year - Passover, Purim, Sukkos, Shavous, Simchas Torah, and the High Holydays  - Hanukkah is a minor holiday it is NOT the Jewish Christmas, other than by placement in the calendar.

2.   We play Hanukkah songs.  Lots of good collections, with songs silly and serious.  When our kid was small we sung them together

3.  On the holiday itself, we light candles (we have one menorah that can take oil, but we have not had much success with it)  One menorah for each family member, and lighting each night. with blessings, Maoz Tzur (a traditional hymn) and songs.

4. Dreidels of course.  Hanukkah gelt (chocolate coins)

5. We make latkes.

6. When our kid was in religious school they did all kinds of stuff, including making menorahs.

7. We have attended parties and communal events

8. Of course on Shabbos Hanukkah, we go to shul, where we hear the traditional haftarah for the holiday, from Zechariah ("not by might, nor by power" - and there is another great song!)

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