About Today: Happy Thanksgivukkah!

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Today It's an event that will happen only once in our lifetime. But Thanksgiving and Hanukkah have many things in common, even when they don't coincide on the same day. They are both special occasions that celebrate our religious freedom, remind us to be thankful for the way different people come together, encourage us to reconnect with our cultural origin, and indulge in traditional family foods. Essential Thanksgivukkah Facts It has a Facebook page and a Wikipedia page. It is described as a "once in an eternity overlap." Some Jewish calendar experts believe that the next Hanukkah will fall on Thursday, November 28 in the year 79811. But no matter what day it falls on, this is why the Jewish Festival of Lights has many things in common with Thanksgiving. Discover the symbolism behind some Hanukkah foods. Start your own family Hanukkah traditions. Search Related Topics:  hanukkah  jewish holidays  jewish festivals It's so much fun-akkah to celebrate Hanukkah Do you feel left out around Christmas when all of your friends and neighbors listen to Christmas jingles and show off their Christmas trees? Here's a fun song that not only celebrates Jewish heritage but has also become a classic in American pop culture. These are the lyrics to traditional Hanukkah songs. Cover some basics for lighting the Hanukkah Menorah. Search Related Topics:  jewish holidays  hanukkah  hanukkah songs Turkey and Latkes: Best Thanksgivukkah Recipes Fried food is traditionally eaten on Hanukkah to commemorate the oil that miraculously burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Try this Thanksgivukkah Latke recipe. Delight your guests with our Thanksgivukkah turkey cupcakes. There is always room for a slice of Polish Hanukkah Apple Cake. Search Related Topics:  potato pancakes - latkas  doughnuts - sufganiot  hanukkah cookies Fun Hanukkah Activities You will light the Hanukkiyah, spin the dreidel and eat fried foods. But how about trying other fun family activities, like telling a Hanukkah story one stitch at a time? Pass down the meaning of Hanukkah to a new generation with these children's books. Want to play a game with a life-size human dreidel? Search Related Topics:  embroidery projects  free embroidery patterns  hanukkah and chanukkah projects Related Searches Hanukkah Dreidel Hanukkah Menorah Hanukkah Facts Hanukkah Songs Hanukkah Celebration Featured Articles Do's and Don'ts: What to Give Jewish Friends for Hanukkah Hanukkah in New York Gluten-Free Hanukkah Recipes Have You Tried a Sweet Potato Latke? Simple Hanukkah Menu Try Our Salmon Hanukkah Dinner Menu   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement