Hanukkah Gelt

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  • The giving of Hanukkah gelt to children is one of the traditions of Hanukkah. Gelt can come in the form of real money, chocolate coins or homemade treats in the shape of coins.

  • Hanukkah Gelt Trivia

    While many people typically associate Hanukkah gelt with money or chocolate coins, one of the early origins of gelt evolved from the translations of the word Hanukkah. Hanukkah translates into both dedication and enlightenment or education. This became a time to celebrate the freedom of education.Reform Judaism Magazine: Who Invented Chanukah Gelt?

    Did you know that the Hanukkah candles on the menorah are lit to observe the miracle of Hanukkah, and should not be used for anything else. Rabbi Josef Caro includes counting your gelt among his list of inappropriate things to do in the light of menorah.Mazor Guide: Gelt and Gifts: A Tradition of Giving

    Gelt coins are also used when playing dreidel. The coins are evenly distributed to all of the players. Before spinning the dreidel, each player makes a bet with their coins and the outcome is based on how the dreidel falls.How To Do Things.com: How to Play Dreidel

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