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Hanukkah Recipes

Hanukkah is the 'Festival of Lights' celebrated for eight days to remember the victory of the Maccabaeus over Antiochus of Syria some twenty-one centuries ago. Most of the Hanukkah recipes are fried or loaded with cheese. The traditional Hanukkah recipes consumed during the merriment are symbolic of the events being celebrated. Most are fried in oil, symbolic of the oil that lasted eight days. Others contain cheese to celebrate Judith's victory.
Special Hanukkah recipes like Loukoumades are deep-fried puffs dipped in honey or sugar to represent the cakes the Maccabeus ate, along with Soofganiyot, pancakes and Latkes are also served on the occasion. Significance of the Hanukkah recipes lies in the fact that it's a joyful celebration which involves eating, particularly a happy time when whole of the family gets together to commemorate the event by lighting a candle on each of the eight days of the celebration while exchanging gifts and eat special foods.



Mouth watering Hanukkah dishes like Potato Latkes, Beef Brisket, Pumpkin and Corn Fritters, Blueberry Blintzes and Deep-Fried Ricotta Balls are prepared and served at almost every community gathering. Many Hanukkah dishes features oil as a staple ingredient since its believed that Maccabeus in order to wash and rededicate the Temple found only sacred oil to light the menorah for one day, but a miracle occurred, and one day's supply lasted for eight days. Foods, dreidels and songs go hand in hand in Hanukkah celebrations. So enjoy the Hanukkah festival with these lovely recipes.

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