Explore the traditional activities, foods and music of Chanukah

Menorah
Menorah from Mitzi Gramling's collection.
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MPR's Mindy Ratner hosts this holiday favorite. An exploration of the celebration of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Learn about and celebrate the foods and traditional activities of Chanukah - and, of course, plenty of music.

December 26th is the 3rd night of Chanukah.

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Mindy writes about a special menorah

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