Why We Celebrate Hanukkah - by Stacia Deutsch

About the Book

"Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in 164 BCE. For eight days in November or December each year, this beloved holiday celebrates freedom, strength, and survival against the odds. Celebrating Hanukkah explains the history, traditions, and customs of Hanukkah and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to get festive"--

Book Synopsis

Celebrate Hanukkah with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is also called the Festival of Lights. For thousands of years, Jewish people have celebrated Hanukkah by lighting candles, chanting prayers, and playing games! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.

• So many ways to get festive--Discover how Hanukkah is celebrated by different people around the world with songs, gifts, and gatherings.
• Celebrate at home--Kids will explore Hanukkah customs with included activities like making your own stained-glass menorah decoration and learning how to play dreidel.
• Fascinating facts and pictures--Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Hanukkah to life.

Discover Why We Celebrate Hanukkah!

Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!

Review Quotes

"Stacia captures the historical, spiritual and fun aspects of Hannukah. Her creative writing and engaging style make the holiday come alive. I could smell the potato pancakes as I was enjoying the book. I heard the dreidel spin and children laugh as I was looking at the pictures and reading the inviting narrative. After reading this book, those who celebrate Hannukah will have their knowledge and joy expanded and those who haven't yet celebrated Hannukah will now make it part of their yearly traditions." -- Rabbi Richard Steinberg

"Stacia provides Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike a delightful, accessible introduction to the Hanukkah holiday--its history, global practices, and significance. Brightly colored illustrations enrich the text." -- Henry Herz, author and co-editor of Coming of Age: 13 B'nai Mitzvah Stories

"This is going to be my gift to several young readers who celebrate Hanukkah. It has the basic facts for reference, some great recipes for latkes, and holiday treats and games to play. AND the illustrations are good too. Would be good for anyone who wants a good easy to read reference book on Hanukkah." -- A. Douglass, Customer Review

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author STACIA DEUTSCH has written more than 300 children's books, including biographies of Amelia Earhart and Jim Henson. Find her at www.staciadeutsch.com, on Twitter @staciadeutsch, or on Instagram @StaciaDeutsch_writes.