Tuesday, November 28, 2006
The Hanukkah Dreidel Game
The story of Hanukkah, the Hanukkah menorah, Hanukkah gift giving and Hanukkah games are all a part of the Hanukkah holiday experience.
One of the best known Hanukkah games is the Dreidel. The winner would often receive money (Hanukkah gelt). Over time, the gambling terms were reinterpreted to stand for the Hebrew phrase Nes Gadol Hayah Sham, “A great miracle happened there.” Even an ordinary game of chance was invested with Jewish values and served to remind Jews of the important message of Hanukkah.
Today, Jewish children throughout the world continue to enjoy the game of dreidel at Hanukkah parties and at home.
One of the best known Hanukkah games is the Dreidel. The winner would often receive money (Hanukkah gelt). Over time, the gambling terms were reinterpreted to stand for the Hebrew phrase Nes Gadol Hayah Sham, “A great miracle happened there.” Even an ordinary game of chance was invested with Jewish values and served to remind Jews of the important message of Hanukkah.
Today, Jewish children throughout the world continue to enjoy the game of dreidel at Hanukkah parties and at home.
Free Christmas Games
Spread the Christmas cheer! Spread the Christmas fun! Give a Christmas party that is sure to bring joy to all your friends and family this year.
One of the best known joy and happiness givers was Santa Claus. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick.
So check your Christmas list and check it twice and have yourself a ho, ho happy holiday this Christmas!
One of the best known joy and happiness givers was Santa Claus. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick.
So check your Christmas list and check it twice and have yourself a ho, ho happy holiday this Christmas!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
New Years Eve Party Ideas
What a great way to bring in the new year but with a New Years Eve party. Here are some free New Year Eve party ideas for this oldest of holidays. It was first observed in ancient times by the Babylonian. New Year celebrations for the Babylonian lasted for eleven days. Each day had its own particular mode of celebration, but it is safe to say that modern New Year's Eve festivities pale in comparison. Not all countries celebrate New Year at the same time, nor in the same way. This is because people in different parts of the world use different calendars.
People stay up all night December 31 to mark the passing of the year. There are elaborate parties with music , dancing, and New Years Eve decorations. At the stroke of midnight, confetti is tossed in the air, firer crackers explode, and people make noise and then kiss the person next to them.
Your New Years Day party can be a memorable holiday by using our clever New Years Eve party games to entertain your guests, thus, making a New Years Day party a fun event. The party ideas, activities and party games will help to make sure that everyone will have a blast at your New Years Eve event.
People stay up all night December 31 to mark the passing of the year. There are elaborate parties with music , dancing, and New Years Eve decorations. At the stroke of midnight, confetti is tossed in the air, firer crackers explode, and people make noise and then kiss the person next to them.
Your New Years Day party can be a memorable holiday by using our clever New Years Eve party games to entertain your guests, thus, making a New Years Day party a fun event. The party ideas, activities and party games will help to make sure that everyone will have a blast at your New Years Eve event.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Christmas Activity Fun
Who says you have to spend millions of dollars to throw a Christmas party? There are a million and one ways to spend money in America, and unfortunately most of Americans use credit to do it, but for those of us who would rather not fall into debt for throwing a Christmas party, you have sought the right resource.
So often we avoid party hosting due to the financial burden it so often encompasses, but after these quick and free helpful Christmas holiday tips, you will find that the benefits of being a keen buyer will result in a great relief of gifting, game and prize purchasing, and party decorating stress for your Christmas party. Make your party the event of the year.
So often we avoid party hosting due to the financial burden it so often encompasses, but after these quick and free helpful Christmas holiday tips, you will find that the benefits of being a keen buyer will result in a great relief of gifting, game and prize purchasing, and party decorating stress for your Christmas party. Make your party the event of the year.
Kwanzaa Celebration Activities
Why not have a Kwanzaa celebrations this year with Kwanzaa decorations to liven up the party?
The history of Kwanzaa started with Maulana Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist, who conceived Kwanzaa in 1966 following the Watts riot. Kwanzaa's ancient roots lie in African first-fruit harvest celebrations, from which it takes its name. A non-religious holiday, Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage, pride, community, family, and culture. The seven-day Kwanzaa festivities commence the day after Christmas and culminates on New Year's Day.
Kwanzaa is simply a time for African-American people to reaffirm their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language, Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than a million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times.
The history of Kwanzaa started with Maulana Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist, who conceived Kwanzaa in 1966 following the Watts riot. Kwanzaa's ancient roots lie in African first-fruit harvest celebrations, from which it takes its name. A non-religious holiday, Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage, pride, community, family, and culture. The seven-day Kwanzaa festivities commence the day after Christmas and culminates on New Year's Day.
Kwanzaa is simply a time for African-American people to reaffirm their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language, Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than a million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Hanukkah: A Complex Celebration
The Hanukkah holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights is a Jewish holiday that encompasses eight days of celebration. The holiday was called Hanukkah which translates loosely to “dedication.” The holiday is held to mark the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem and the Miracle of the Oil witnessed after the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire.
Gifts are exchanged during the celebration of Hanukkah including Hannukkah gelt game (money) which is given to children to encourage them to give part of their wealth to charity. Traditional games including Spin the Dreidel are also part of the Hanukkah celebration.
