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What is a good Hanukkah blessing?

What is a good Hanukkah blessing?

“Happy Hanukkah!” “Hanukkah Sameach!” (meaning, “Happy Hanukkah!”) “Chag Sameach!” (meaning, “Happy Holiday!”) “Chag Urim Sameach!” (meaning, “Happy Festival of Lights!”)

Do you say Happy Hanukkah or Chanukah?

For many English speakers, the festival is also known for confusion over the spelling of its name: Is it Hanukkah or Chanukah? The answer is that both are considered correct, though Hanukkah is the most widely used spelling, while Chanukah is more traditional. In addition, more than 20 other variations are recorded.

How do you say the word Hanukkah?

The word Hanukkah is always spelled the same in Hebrew and is pronounced with a ‘het’ sound at the beginning similar to the Scottish ‘loch’ sound. It may make you sound like you are trying to get something out of your throat but this means you are doing it right.

When to wish Hanukkah?

During Chanukah is usually the best time to wish someone a Happy Hanukah (for the record, there are a lot of ways to spell Hanukah). Anytime leading up to Chanukah also works well. Chanukah usually falls sometime between Thanksgiving Day in the US and New Year’s Day.

What do you say on Hanukkah?

Hanukkah Wishes and Greetings. The appropriate way to wish someone Happy Hanukkah is to say “Hanukkah Sameach” (Happy Hanukkah), or “Chag Sameach” (Happy Holiday).

What to write in a Hanukkah card?

What to write in a Hanukkah card. Chanukah card messages. May you be blessed with gifts of love, peace, and happiness this Hanukkah. It’s not just the Festival of Lights. May it also be a festival of hope, happiness, love, and health. The most wonderful part of Hanukkah is family and friends. May your season be full of wonder!

What are Hanukkah sayings?

To wish someone a Happy Hanukkah , say “Hanukkah Sameach!” (Happy Hanukkah) or simply “Chag Sameach!” (Happy Holiday). Or if you want to show off your Hebrew skills, say “Chag Urim Sameach!” (urim means “lights”).