Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights, or Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish celebration. Hanukkah is celebrated nightly with the menorah lighting, special prayers, and fried foods. The history of Hanukkah is that there was only oil to light the candles for one night, however the oil lasted for 8 days. Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the oil.
Why do people eat fried foods during Hanukkah? Since the Hanukah miracle involved oil, it is customary to eat foods fried in oil. Other traditional Hanukkah dishes are also composed of savory meats, and sweet desserts.
This year, Hanukkah starts on Sunday December 18th and ends on Monday December 26th. Below are our essential Hanukkah dishes that are rooted in tradition and sure to satisfy the entire family:
Cooking with hot oils, and filling the plates of your hungry friends and family can be daunting. Contact us for a curated menu for your Hanukkah celebrations. https://www.jpfinefoods.ca/contact-us/