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By JewishBoston.com
Want something fun to do while your turkey is in the oven? Sharpen your pencil and download our free crossword puzzle with clues related to both Hanukkah and Thanksgiving (many of which can be solved by exploring this website!). (And try our word search puzzle too!)
DOWNLOAD THE CROSSWORD PUZZLE HERE
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Dana Gitell is the one who dubbed the Hanukkah/Thanksgiving holiday overlap “Thanksgivukkah” and created great merchandise to celebrate it.
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As far as the food is concerned, both holidays are filled with traditions rather than hard and fast rules.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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You might find that while Thanksgiving is normally a convergence of certain friends or family members, and Hanukkah is normally celebrated with other loved ones, this dual holiday will bring new people together. Here are a few things to think about as you plan for your gathering, whether you’re a host or a guest.
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Jonathan Mizrahi is nuclear-physicist smart, so it may not be a surprise that he was the one who figured out that this year’s magical confluence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah is a very unique occurrence.
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You’ve probably heard of Judah and the Maccabees, but what about Judith? At one time, the story of Judith—a young widow who killed the Assyrian general and led the Israelites to victory—was considered an important part of the Hanukkah narrative.
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Here are eight suggestions of how to use Thanksgivukkah as a launch pad for learning, giving and values-based family activities.
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This song is based on Mike Tompkins’s a cappella version of Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite.”
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A special, once-in-a-lifetime holiday like Thanksgivukkah calls for a once-in-a-lifetime menorah.
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A turkey can be fried in less than an hour, giving you more time to spend with guests.
From San Diego Jewish Journal
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As you think about this convergence of holidays and its meaning, here is a list of books to have on hand for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah that keep in mind the underlying spirit of each.
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