![]() Your guests will enjoy the little bits of apple in the challah as it's something a bit unusual for Hanukkah, but more typical for Rosh Hashanah. Usually the challah is topped with poppy or sesame seeds but this recipe omits adding the seeds for the topping and instead this challah is full of little pieces of diced apples inside. Use Bread Machine for Making Dough - Bake Bread in Traditional Ovenīraiding your challah for Hanukkah is traditional but adding apples to the dough is something a little bit different. Servings: Makes 1 large loaf or 2 small loaves Hanukkah Recipes Braided Apple Challah for Hanukkah They give and receive gifts, decorate the house, entertain friends and family, eat special foods, and light the holiday menorah. In America, families celebrate Hanukkah at home. The Festival of the Lights, Hanukkah, lasts for eight days to commemorate the miracle of the oil. Jews celebrate Hanukkah to mark the victory over the Syrians and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. Then a miracle occurred as the tiny amount of oil stayed lit not for one day, but for eight days. Only a tiny jug of oil was found with only enough for a single day. Once lit, the oil lamp should never be extinguished. When Judah and his followers finished cleaning the temple, they wanted to light the eternal light, known as the N'er Tamid, which is present in every Jewish house of worship. On the 25th day of the month of Kislev, the job was finished and the temple was rededicated. The Maccabees wanted to clean the building and to remove the hated Greek symbols and statues. After three years of fighting, the Maccabees were finally successful in driving the Syrians out of Israel and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem. Judah and his four brothers formed an army and chose as their name the word "Maccabee", which means hammer. There were some who did as they were told, but many refused. The king ordered the Jewish people to reject their God, their religion, their customs and their beliefs and to worship the Greek gods. Long ago in the land of Judea there was a Syrian king, Antiochus. The holiday celebrates the events which took place over 2,300 years ago in the land of Judea, which is now Israel. ![]() Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, but the starting date on the western calendar varies from year to year. *Hanukkah or Chanukah begins at Sundown Sunday Decemand lasts for 8 days until Sundown Monday December 29, 2008.Įvery year between the end of November and the end of December, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Enjoy and Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year 2009! So, welcome everyone and I hope you will continue to visit and make some of the lovely desserts, breads and beverage recipes that are there for your pleasure. I've missed corresponding with those of you who have been visiting my website for several years and also I've missed meeting new guests to my site. But once in a while, it's alright to have a very rich treat or dessert, but it's all about moderation (how often and how much/portion control), isn't it? I am now back to working on my website and also enjoying desserts with less sugar and fat. It's just takes a lot of hard work and determination. I am so pleased to tell you this, and to tell anyone who suffers from diabetes that it IS possible to lose weight while on insulin. ![]() My diabetes is totally under control no more diabetes medications, including insulin. This was on my own (with outstanding support from my husband Kenny), and later on with the help and great support of Weight Watchers (which as of November 14 of 2008, I was awarded my Weight Watchers Lifetime Membership). ![]() I went from 274 pounds (yes, that's right also) down to 137 pounds (approximately 62 kilos) as of today. In the last 14 months, I have lost 137 pounds. Joyfully (a great word for this time of year, or for that matter anytime of the year), I have succeeded in all of the above. In case some of you are curious as to why I took a "hiatus", the reasons are:Ģ) I decided to go on a strict diet to lose weight.ģ) Basically, get myself into better health (including my diabetes). Well, it's been quite a while since I wrote and sent out my last Diana's Desserts Newsletter and I must say a lot has changed in my life since the last edition (I should really say, in the last year or so). Diana's Desserts Newsletter - Edition #52 - The Holiday Edition 2008 - December 14, 2008
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