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Why sweet and fried foods are eaten during Hanukkah

When Hanukkah comes around, many Jews in Israel and the diaspora celebrate the holiday by lighting a menorah (eight-branched candelabra), spinning dreidels (tops) and whipping out the frying pan.


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Holiday food doesn't have to be heavy -- Cut the fat

During Hanukkah, Jewish people celebrate the miracle of the tiny bit of oil that miraculously burned for eight days. This miracle is remembered by lighting a menorah for eight days and eating fare cooked in oil or laden with cheese. These foods help Jews enjoy their celebration, but some may say they should come with a warning about the high amounts of fat.


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