For eight days out of the year, family and friends celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, spirituality, and communal spirit. Get our recipes like latkes and "glittered" Sufganiyot, decorations including menorahs and candles, and a variety of DIY gift ideas to make your holiday all the more special.
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19 Hanukkah Dinner Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
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6 Organizations That Will Help You Send Homemade Holiday Cards to Kids Who Need Them
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How to Clean a Menorah and Remove Wax Buildup
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16 Hanukkah Desserts You'll Crave All 8 Nights
Classic Latkes
Make Your Very Best Latkes with These Expert Tips and Tricks
Hanukkah birch menorah
22 Hanukkah Crafts and Decorations for Eight Nights of Fun
sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts)
Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts) Are the Sweetest Way to Celebrate Hanukkah
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Roasted Apples
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Shortbread Cookies
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Grated Potato Pancakes
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
40 mins
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Decorating With Candlesticks
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Zalabia
sweet and sour pork on serving platter
Sweet-and-Sour Brisket
4 hrs 20 mins
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20 Handmade Gifts That Are Perfect for Kids of All Ages
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Chunky Applesauce
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11 Handmade Gifts for Book Lovers
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The Origin of the Hanukkah Menorah, Explained
Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters
45 mins
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Potato Latkes
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Dairy-Free Chocolate-Raspberry Cake
1 hr 40 mins
Martha’s Favorite Potato Pancake
Martha's Favorite Potato Pancakes
Walnut and Brown-Sugar Rugelach
Walnut and Brown-Sugar Rugelach
55 mins
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Gluten-Free Potato Latkes
45 mins
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Classic Latkes
55 mins
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Easy Rugelach
kugel muffins
Kugel Muffins
1 hr
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Easy Potato Pancakes
1 hr
miso-tomato braised short ribs plated with pomegranate
Miso-Tomato Braised Short Ribs
4 hrs 25 mins
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Jewish-Deli Strata
2 hrs 50 mins
Pistachio and Dried-Apricot Rugelach
Pistachio and Dried-Apricot Rugelach
4 hrs 45 mins
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Red Oak Wooden-and-Copper Menorah
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Kir Royales
gilded wooden blocks for a Hanukkah menorah
DIY Golden Wooden-Block Menorah
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Bird Haven Farm Applesauce
45 mins
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Hanukkah Gift Bags with Clip-Art Tags
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Hanukkah Star and Dreidel Cards