Weirdest American Holiday Traditions
| December 19, 2018
Eight Nights of Gifts for Hanukkah
Another holiday that’s been irrevocably affected by commercialism is Hanukkah – a relatively minor Jewish holiday that’s been elevated in status because of its close proximity to Christmas. It’s understandable – Jewish children want to celebrate something along with their peers, so Hanukkah has been steadily gaining prominence. However, it’s ridiculous to suggest to parents that they should be buying eight presents for their children (one for every night of the celebration).
For centuries, small amounts of money have been a traditional gift for Hanukkah, which has led to the practice of giving children foil-wrapped chocolate coins called gelt.
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