This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.
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.