Hanukkah Or Nah – How Much Do You Know About Traditional Hanukkah Food? Are latkes Hanukkah food?
Here's the deal – we'll name some foods, and you click "Yes" if you think it's a traditional Hanukkah food or "No" if you don't think it has anything to do with Hanukkah.
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These potato and/or cheese pancakes are deep-fried in oil to honor the miracle of the menorah oil lasting for eight days.
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Many dairy products are eaten to commemorate the story of Judith, a woman who snuck into the Babylonian village by charming her way in with a basket of cheese, fruit, and wine.
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Baked potatoes have no correlation with Hanukkah traditions!
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Much like cheese, blintzes are also eaten in honor of Judith's bravery. They're similar to crêpes and are often filled with fruit or cheese.
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This is a Passover snack, not a Hanukkah snack!
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The donuts are referred to as sufganiyot and are eaten every Hanukkah!
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This also plays homage to the story of Judith bringing a basket of wine, fruit, and cheese to the Babylonians.
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Eating brisket during Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays first became popular in eastern Europe when the Jews weren’t able to afford more expensive cuts of meat. It quickly became apart of the tradition of Hanukkah!
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Hamburgers have no correlation with Hanukkah traditions!
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This snack is a traditional Rosh Hashanah snack, not a Hanukkah snack!
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