Like most of you, before a holiday, I always plan activities, crafts, special meals, etc. Hanukkah’s no exception. Traditions are wonderful for teaching and bringing everyone together but they do take more time and effort, which can be difficult during a time when more our …
Hanukkah Activities for Christian Kids
When Christian families embrace the celebration of Hanukkah as a tradition, we must remember that it’s our job to pass our faith on to our children. Hanukkah (or the Feast of Dedication) is a beautiful way to proclaim our God’s attribute of faithfulness and get the whole family …
10 Traditions for a Christian Hanukkah
We celebrate Hanukkah (or the Feast of Dedication) in our Christian home to focus on God’s omnipotence and faithfulness to His people. As Christians, we also celebrate the re-dedication of our lives due to the cleansing of our hearts through the sacrifice of Jesus on …
Hanukkah 101: An Introduction for Christians
You may have heard that many Christians celebrate Hanukkah. Although it’s most commonly known as a Jewish holiday, Hanukkah is relevant to the Christian faith. Aside from Jesus himself celebrating Hanukkah in the bible (John 10:22-23), the themes and story behind Hanukkah are reasons for …
Resolutions: The New Year and Beyond
This time of year, it seems everyone’s thinking about resolutions – losing weight, quitting smoking, reading their bible more, etc. But we’ve also heard that statistics show these resolutions often don’t last long. People stick to them for the first few weeks or months of …
Hanukkah and Purim: What Do They Mean to the Christian Faith?
In addition to the seven biblically commanded feasts in Leviticus 23, some Christians observe Purim and Hanukkah. While these celebrations have been primarily Jewish throughout history, they offer a rich supplement to the faith of a Christian. They also serve to pass traditions on to the next …
How Do the Biblical Feast Days Point to Jesus?
You may have heard many Christians started observing the Biblical Feast Days. You may have even heard them claim these seven Feast Days point to Jesus as our Messiah. Since the connection between the commands to observe these days in Leviticus and our faith in Jesus …
Holidays for Christians to Observe in Honor of Their Hebraic Roots
If you’re just here for the free printable calendar, get yours here! The celebration of Passover has become more common among Christians in recent years. This celebration is so beneficial because Passover has many elements that point to our Messiah and highlight the greatness of …
Sufganiyot for Hanukkah
Sufganiyot are like jelly donuts and are a traditional food eaten during Hanukkah. Because they’re fried in oil, they remind us of the miracles of Hanukkah – the victory of God’s people and the oil that lasted 8 days. The origin of this dessert, as …