This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Oh Hunukkah! Oh Hanukkah! Since we are at the 9th day, here are some keywords for you all to know!
- Apple Sauce: Often served with latkes.
- Star of David: A star with six points. A symbol of the Jewish religion.
- Candle: placed in the menorah. One is lit each day of Hanukkah.
- Latke: A potato pancake fried in oil.
- Gelt: a small amount of money. Can be given in chocolate coins.
- Gift: one gift is given each night of Hanukkah.
- Menorah: A nine branched candle holder.
- Dreidel: A spinning top. Has four sides, each with a different Hebrew letter.
- Shin: A Hebrew letter, on the dreidel. It means pay.
- Gimmel: A Hebrew letter, on the dreidel. It means everything.
- Nun: A Hebrew letter, on the dreidel. It means nothing.
- Hey: A Hebrew letter, on the dreidel. It means half.