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Hanukkah

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Call no.
: 394.435 NEL
Author
: LOUISE NELSON
Contributor
: Nurfazirah binti Arzmi
Summary
Hanukkah by Louise Nelson is a non-fiction children’s book that introduces readers (around ages 6–9) to the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. The book explains the origin of the holiday, its connection to the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil, and how it is celebrated today. The author uses simple language and bright photographs to help children understand the meaning of lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and enjoying traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot. The book also highlights how Hanukkah is celebrated in different countries, adding a global perspective.