| Chanukah is one of the English spellings for the | | | | The following is a list of the sides and the reward |
| word Hanukkah, which is a traditional Jewish | | | | or penalty for landing on this side of the dreidel |
| holiday celebrated in Kislev (December/January). It | | | | during their spin:o Nun: 0 coins received, next |
| is also known as the Festival of Lights, and | | | | player spinso Gimel: Player takes it allo Hay: Player |
| celebrates the miracle that occurred upon the | | | | takes halfo Shin: Player puts a chocolate into the |
| victory of the Maccabees against Syrian invaders, | | | | pot |
| when a single days ration of oil kept the Menorah | | | | Each time the pot runs empty, every player will |
| burning for eight days. The following are traditional | | | | add a chocolate coin and the game can continue. |
| Chanukah games. | | | | Chanukah Party Game Trivia |
| Dreidel Game | | | | Appoint one person to be Trivia master. Make up |
| A dreidel is a four sided top of Jewish origin. Each | | | | a list of things related to Chanukah, and a list of |
| side has a Hebrew letter: Nun, gimel, hay, and shin, | | | | things that might sound similar to one related to |
| which is an acronym for ""A great miracle | | | | Chanukah. Each player places their hand on the |
| happened there."" The dreidel is a game played by | | | | table, and when an item or Chanukah related |
| children during the eight days in which Hanukkah is | | | | term is spoken, the player raises a hand. Anyone |
| celebrated. | | | | who raises their hand when the term is NOT |
| Divide into groups of four to six. Give each player | | | | Chanukah related is 'out'. The last person |
| an equal number of foil wrapped chocolate coins. | | | | remaining wins a prize. |
| Each player puts a foil covered coin into a central | | | | Chanukah is a celebration of sacred proportions, |
| pot and gets a turn spinning the dreidel. Depending | | | | but these traditional games add fun and |
| on the side on which the dreidel lands, each player | | | | entertainment into the mix for the perfect |
| can win the coins. | | | | Chanukah celebration! |