I was the first Jewish friend one of my college roommates ever had and when Hanukkah rolled around, she wished me a happy "Chaka Kahn" (it was the late '80's). Another one of my roommates (whom I recall also didn't have any Jewish friends) started wishing me a happy "Chucka-Nucka". Both versions still make me chuckle over twenty years later. Then, in 1994, came "The Chanukah Song" by Adam Sandler and what pop-culture following American between the ages of 18-50 doesn't think of it every time the holiday rolls around?
I started this post because I was considering hosting my first Hanukkah party for my daughter's Hebrew School but decided that it would be too much to deal with if I want to maintain my pleasing personality. She doesn't have a large class but they all have at least one sibling and it would be on a school night and we're leaving two days later for vacation and the thought of it was starting to give me ajeda. Maybe next year.... For now, I'll just make one of the treats in this post (I'm thinkin' the Martha Stewart Chocolate Marshmallow Dreidles) for her class to enjoy.
That said, if you're thinking of hosting a Hanukkah gathering of some kid this year or just want some delicious nosh recipes and thematic dessert ideas for your own small family celebration, here are some resources:
Oh, and for any of you who don't know or need a refresher on how to play the dreidel game, here's quick video explanation: Dreidel 101
Happy Hanukkah, Chaka Kahn and Chucka-Nucka to all!
Invitations:
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| Tiny Prints |
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| Tiny Prints |
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| Zazzle |
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| Frog Prince Paperie via Etsy: Hanukkah Collection DIY Printable Party |
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| Martha Stewart: Glittered Dreidel Garland |
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| Martha Stewart: Glittered Dreidel Centerpiece |
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| HGTV: Menorah Tablecloth |
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| Martha Stewart: Manzanita-Branch Menorah |
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| Martha Stewart: Dazzling Menorah |
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| Martha Stewart: Dreidel Place Card |
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| Martha Stewart: Dreidel Place Cards |
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| Creative Jewish Mom: Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes |
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| Martha Stewart: Star-Punched Paper Hurricanes |
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| Martha Stewart: Construction-Paper Chains |
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| HGTV: Hanukkah Garland |
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| Land of Nod: All the Trimmings Hanukkah Garland |
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| Target: Hanukkah Lights |
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| Crate and Barrel: Dreidel Plates |
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| BHG: Etched Hanukkah Glass |
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| Target: Hanukkah Tumblers |
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| Pottery Barn Kids: Hanukkah Tumbler |
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| Pottery Barn Kids: Hanukkah Plates |
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| Apartment Therapy: Modern Hanukkah Tables |
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| Dress My Cupcake: Star of David Cupcakes Wrappers |
Latkes:
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| Squidoo: Crisp, Perfect Homemade Latkes!: The Best Latkes Ever |
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| Food on the Brain: Best Latkes Ever |
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Here and There: Best Latkes Ever (from Wolfgang Puck) |
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| Our Tasty Travels: Potato Latkes |
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| Smitten Kitchen: Potato Pancakes, Even Better |
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| Sassy Radish: Best Potato Latkes (from Martha Stewart) |
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| Beer & Nosh: How to Make the World's Best Latkes |
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| Girl With Spoon: Potato Latkes |
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| Leanne Bakes: Carrot and Potato Latkes |
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| Elana's Pantry: Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Latkes |
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| The Kitchn: Apple and Cheese-Stuffed Latkes |
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| Serious Eats: Pumpkin Potato Latkes |
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| Mostly Food Stuffs: Sweet Potato Parsnip Latkes with Feta Leeks |
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| How to Cook Like a Wolf: Lokshen Kugel...Noodle Pudding |
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| Smitten Kitchen: My Family's Noodle Kugel |
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| Sassy Radish: Noodle Kugel |
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| Gluten Free Canteen: Gluten-Free Egg Noodle Lokshen Kugel |
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| Keep Recipes: Lokshen Kugel |
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| Saveur: Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Kugel) |
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| Gourmet: Rugelach |
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| Culinate: Rugelach |
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| Piggy's Cooking Journal: Rugelach |
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| Bake This. Eat That. Then Move!: Rugelach |
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| Nami-Nami: Rugelach with Prune Filling |
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| Denufood: Almond/Chocolate Rugelach |
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| OMG! Yummy!: Award-Winning Chocolate-Filled Rugelach (from Food and Wine) |
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| Scrumptious Photography: Chocolate Rugelach |
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| Cooking on the Side: Chocolate Chip Rugelach |
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| Lori's Place via Etsy |
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| Upper Crust Desserts |
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| A Dozen Eggs |
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| Cookievonster: Hanukkah Cookies |
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| Make More Cookies |
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| A Crafty Escape |
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| Bundles of Cookies |
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| Prudent Baby |
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| Martha Stewart: Monogrammed Hanukkah Cookies |
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| ABC Cake Shop and Bakery |
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| Sweet Designs |
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| 5 Second Rule: Chocolate Cinnamon Ganache Hanukkah Cookies |
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| Beau-Coup: Mini Snowflake Brownie Pops |
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| Sweet Avenue Bake Shop |
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| Bright Ideas |
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| Saks Fifth Avenue: SAS Cupcakes Hanukkah Collection |
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| Fast Foodss |
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| Pinmaklet via Pinterest |
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| Martha Stewart: Marshmallow Dreidels |
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| Dreidels |
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| Inspired: Edible Dreidels |
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| Stella Pastry and Cafe: Hanukkah Gingerbread House |
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| Baking and Books: Sufganiyot |
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(This pie is part of Martha's recipes for Thanksgiving but the star of David pattern makes it perfect for Hanukkah!) |
Gifts:
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| Martha Stewart: Dreidel Gift-Card Holders |
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| Martha Stewart: Paper Dreidel |
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| BHG: Dreidel Gift Box |
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| Martha Stewart: Cloth Dreidel Bag |
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| BHG: Gift Bag |
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| Martha Stewart: Crepe Paper Dreidel |
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| Crate and Barrel: Hanukkah Gelt |
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| Images.search.yahoo.com (these would be good for table decor as well!) |
Other:
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| The Land of Nod: Oh Hanukkah Play Set |
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| Pottery Barn Kids: Countdown Calendar |
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| Land of Nod: Hanukkah Countdown Calendar |
Lastly, for some really cute Hanukkah crafts to do with your kids, check out the ideas from Creative Jewish Mom!
I love the martha stewart (like she knows from hanukkah? ) glittered dreidel thing! I may need to stock up at Target this week and fill one of my apothecary jars !
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Aren't they festive? If you do them, email me a pic! What are BabyCakes? I guess I could just Google them :) Yah, the oil-splattering, frying is the a downside to latke making....but so worth it!
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