Books with title On Hanukkah

One night, one lightOne shining Hanukkah lightIn the great silver menorah The same menorah that shone in Bubby and Zaidy’s house so long ago now glistens in a modern home. Children sing Hanukkah songs, make latkes, and act out historic scenes. For each night there is a new form of celebration as a new candle is added to the great silver menorah. Aidel Backman has written and illustrated a lively, full-color treasure. In this warm book, Hanukkah traditions pass from one generation to the next, from an Eastern European shtetl to America. This colorful work looks at the many ways families can celebrate this joyous holiday. Young children will most likely ask their adult friends to reread this rhythmical text at least every night of Hanukkah and probably long after the eight days are over.

The Art of Hanukkah, through its selection of forty-eight masterpieces of holiday ceremonial and fine art, tells the story of the desecration of the holy Temple, its subsequent reclaiming and rededication, and the miracle of the single, tiny cruse of oil that miraculously provided light for eight days.This volume visually documents the ways this holiday has been celebrated over the centuries. The menorah used in the celebration is testament to the ingenuity of design and variation. From an assemblage of individual oil lamps gathered together, to medieval creations echoing the crenelations of castle-tower architecture, to the sumptuous flourishes of Baroque decorations, these Hanukkah lamps are a direct reflection of the adaptability of Jewish culture throughout the Diaspora. As the modern age approached, more fanciful and naturalistic forms of menorahs appeared. The "Oak Tree" menorah, from early nineteenth-century Poland, is pure delight; a rotund, well-fed bear hungrily climbs the trunk of an oak tree to reach a pot of luscious honey precariously perced on a branch.The Art of Hanukkah goes far beyond exploring only the menorahs used in the celebration of the holiday. The story of Judith, wife of a Maccabean soldier, who beheaded Holofernes, a general in Antiochus's army, is depicted in manuscripts, paintings, and statuary. On a lighter note, delightful folk art depictions of the kindling of the Hannukkah lights are also included, as are children's colorful and playful dreidels.

How is Hanukkah celebrated? Find out in this Sprouts series. No matter what religious festivals a young reader may take part in, they’re sure to love reading about all of the festivals that come to life in this new series. Each title looks at the preparations that go into each festival, what people wear, where it takes place, the food that is eaten, when it happens, who celebrates it, and why it’s celebrated. A case study approach is taken, following a young child as they get involved in the preparations and celebrations.