Carol Ruth Weber discusses Thanksgivingkah decor

NEW YORK - Nov. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- This year marks the very unusual happening when Hanukkah literally collides with Thanksgiving for the first time and last time in our lifetime. The Hebrew calendar dictates the day, or days, each year to celebrate a Jewish holiday. This year the first night of the Festival of Lights is extremely early beginning on the eve before Thanksgiving day. So for the second night of Hanukkah celebrations those in America will be eating Turkey and playing with dreidels in merriment to commemorate both holidays.

Decorate the beautiful Thanksgivingkah table with the menorah as a centerpiece.

This is the perfect occasion to get creative when dressing up the table to celebrate as the holidays collide. The Thanksgiving turkey is the inspiration for menorahs to dress up the Thanksgiving holiday table this year.

Read Carol Ruth Weber's delightful article, "Thanksgivingkah decor: Festive lights and turkey collide for a beautiful abode", showcasing unique menorahs that have been created for the multi-holiday celebration with links to cool sites and DIY tutorials.

Add beauty and more yums to the Thanksgiving table with a touch of Hanukkah.

This year it will be fun Thanksgivingkah by being creative with the decor and a delicious menu melding both traditional holidays.

Latkes are the perfect side for turkey and who does not enjoy a potato pancake. Hanukkah this year may start an entire new menu option for future Thanksgiving feasts. Instead of plain apple sauce try topping the Thanksgivingkah latkes off with yummy apple pie filling.

Instead of filling the horn of plenty with the traditional squash of the season dress the table with a horn overflowing with yummy gold wrapped chocolate coins.

Adorn each individual Turkey Day place setting with a decorative dreidel ready to play with after the feast.

Desert can have a yummy addition this year to the traditional pumpkin pie by adding traditional Hanukkah jelly donuts to the after dinner sweets.

As we give thanks celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday it is the perfect time to also celebrate the thankful holiday of Hanukkah as well. The Jewish people give thanks at Hanukkah for the small army of faithful Jews who drove the Greeks from the land over 21 centuries ago and reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The menorah is lit in commemoration of the olive oil found in the temple that was meant to only last one day but miraculously lasted eight full days allowing for the time needed for the preparation of more oil. Latkes and jelly donuts are traditionally eaten at this holiday for the use of oil needed to make the treats.

Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgivingkah and give thanks for all you have, remember those who need your giving assistance, and never be afraid to dance!

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