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Hanukkah Celebration Worksheet

A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn about the traditions, history, and symbols of Hanukkah.

Grade 3 Social studies Community & CulturesHanukkah
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NCSS.D2.His.1.3-5NCSS.D2.Geo.2.3-5HanukkahJewish holidayculturetraditionsGrade 3
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Hanukkah Celebration Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of  .

a

Food

b

Lights

c

Winter

d

Spring

2. How many branches does a Hanukkah menorah typically have for candles (not including the helper candle)?

a

5

b

7

c

8

d

9

3. The special candle used to light the other candles on a menorah is called the  .

4. A traditional game played during Hanukkah with a spinning top is called  .

5. Fried potato pancakes eaten during Hanukkah are called  .

6. Look at the image of the menorah below. Describe what you see.

Hanukkah public menorah

7. Hanukkah is celebrated for five nights.

T

True

F

False

8. The story of Hanukkah is about a miracle of oil lasting for eight days.

T

True

F

False

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

dreidel
latkes
shamash
gelt

9. Children often receive chocolate coins wrapped in foil during Hanukkah, which are called  .

10. The   is the ninth candle on the menorah.