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Hanukkah posts
Video of the day: Season's Greetings from New York City
Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:00PM:
We at Gadling love a good time-lapse video. Whether it's at a busy airport in Moldova or the many personalities on the streets of Laos, there's something about seeing life pass by at fast (or slow) speeds that's entrancing. With Christmas a few days away and Hanukkah in full swing, we especially love feeling festive without the crowds, the cold, and the hassle. Today's Video of the Day is ...
Winter holiday celebrations in Russia
Dec 31st, 2010 at 4:00PM:
In most of the western world, Christmas and Hanukkah have come and gone, but in Russia, presents are being wrapped in anticipation of tonight, New Year's Eve. In the days of the Soviet Union, religious celebrations were frowned upon, so Russians shifted their winter celebrating to December 31 and combining the traditions of gift-exchanging and New Year's revelry into one night. In the Russian ...Through the Gadling Lens: capturing your visit home for the holidays
Dec 23rd, 2008 at 11:00AM: Well, it's the countdown to the holidays, folks -- and whether or not this is your favourite time of the year, or you don't celebrate any year-end holiday at all, chances are you're about to get a few days off. Chances are also pretty good that you're going to be traveling back home for the days to come; or, in the alternative, family is coming to visit you. So rather than dread the tension ...Light the Menorah
Dec 22nd, 2008 at 3:30PM:
I came across this wonderful video while looking for videos on menorah light up festivities. The blend of the music, the clever lyrics, and the images of Christmas and Hanukkah that interplay as backdrop to the young men who perform gave me a feel good feeling. I'm not usually fond of rap music, but this is an interesting mix between rap and a classical approach. You'll see.
I'm not sure ...
National Hanukkah Menorah and where to find other public displays
Dec 22nd, 2008 at 1:30PM: Yesterday the National Hanukkah Menorah in Washington, D.C. was lit to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah the Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish Maccabees over the Syrians who had oppressed them. In a miracle, the oil that was only enough to burn for light for one day lasted for eight.
Although the main lighting of the National Hanukkah Menorah festivities happened ...GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of December 17
Dec 22nd, 2006 at 5:45PM: It has been a hectic day filled with holiday shuffle and travel and it has truly worn me out. I'm exhausted and with such a busy week I confess, even I missed out on some of these great plugs found here on Gadling. If your week was anything like mine be sure to check them out too. 5. Lots of Santas: Ho, Ho, Ho... Considering the time of year and season it only makes perfect sense to feature this ...Hanukkah in Honduras
Dec 17th, 2006 at 3:57PM: Celebrating Christmas away from home, often in exotic destinations, has become quite usual for many families. Getting away for Hanukkah, which started on December 15 this year, is a bit more challenging. The holidays lasts 8 days and therefore requires more planning - being in a hotel room at specific times to light candles (or bringing them along to dinner) and schlepping more "stuff" along: at ...
