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Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) has settled in as a festive time for honoring the rededication of the Jerusalem Holy Temple (in the 2nd century BC). This eight day “Festival of Lights” has brought into every Jewish home means of celebration and joy, delivering appropriate settings for a relaxing holiday.

As there are so many different ways of incorporating the Hanukkah spirit into the interior and exterior setting, I would like to share with you some of the attractive decorating approaches that I’ve witnessed during the past few days of festival lookout.

Certainly, planning out ahead of time is a great way to make sure of implementing everything that is specific to Hanukkah, without overdoing the décor. This gives you plenty of time to carefully design or purchase the decorations that compliment the spirit of the holiday, highlighting its significance.

The traditional colors are thoroughly displayed. Blue, white and silver make the hallmarks of this feast and I’ve spotted a few extremely creative means of mixing them up, developing genuine festive artworks.

Blue tablecloth, accented with white placemats, silverware that matches the plates’ brims and a matching silver menorah for the centerpiece.

The most important Hanukkah decoration is the Menorah. This nine-branched candlestick holding eight candles – one for each celebration day – and one used to light the others takes various shapes and styles, according to the designer’s imagination. Whether it is the centerpiece of the dining table or it is placed on a visible spot of the house, this decoration is the highlight of the celebration, being a constant reminder of the miracle that had happened.

Various designs of Hanukkah Menorah

Other recognizable marks are the Star of David, the dreidel and the gelt (money) party favors, all in different designs showing off the holiday inspiration.

Dreidel favors, Gelt wrappers

There is also the long-disputed Hanukkah bush and if you are not one of the people that consider it a Christian influence, apply the traditional colors to decorate it with twinkling lights, tinsel and Hanukkah-themed miniature ornaments.

You can go farther when it comes to incorporating nature in your home décor by making up several flower or olive branch arrangements and placing them throughout your home. You can even arrange a large bouquet as a dining table centerpiece, drawing a simple and elegant touch to the interior atmosphere.

However you chose to decorate your home during this holiday, I hope you enjoyed the process, as the reason of it all is to really celebrate and make the most of the occasion.

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