John and Mark
...was clear. She spoke about the history of Hanukah and the traditions that were used in most Jewish families. The festival of lights lasts eight days and eight nights. It began with Alexander the Great in 356 BC. According to tradition, you light the menorah one candle a night. They did this because apparently in the past, they had very little oil and could only light one candle a night. She then talked about food and how most of it was greasy and fried. Another tradition is gift giving. All families have their own ways of doing things, but for the most part these presents are not elaborate or too expensive. Most families give one present every night of Hanukah depending on their own traditions. Another common tradition with Jewish families is the playing of games, but the most popular is dradel. The most important part of Hanukah however is the pray...