For the 24 days before Chanukah I will research every version of dreidel out there, and I will compile a list of rules
Last week we wondered how y’all keep the flame of excitement for Chanukah going, while not risking any burnout. We offered some suggestions but were humbled when yours turned out so much better. But this is no competition — we’re all on the same team here. The more the merrier, right? Hey, here’s a concept. Maybe we should work toward getting 24 ideas. That way, we can try one every night!
Every year again we all get excited about playing dreidel. We go to the bank to get rolls of pennies, pull out all the different dreidels, sit everyone down in a big circle, and start spinning! And then a gimmel sweeps the pile away, and we kinda look at each other blankly. And what about when someone lands a hei, and there’s only one penny left? Not to mention that we never know when the game is over….
Well, this year no more! For the 24 days before Chanukah I will research every version of dreidel out there, and I will compile a list of rules. I will know what to do in any and every situation that may arise! And most importantly, I’ll know how to end the game….
Well, I generally spend the 24 days before Chanukah working on my Excel spreadsheet to determine Chanukah gelt for our esteemed morahs, rebbeim, English teachers, babysitters, therapists, etc. First I compare notes with other mothers, then I contemplate how well my child is behaving on the given year in order to conclude how much is “batampt yet not bribery.” After all that, I need to decide whether to go with a gift, gift card, or cash. And some of the classes end up having a collection, so that has to be taken into account too. In fact, 24 days is not nearly enough. Next year, I think I’ll start on Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan.For the 24 days before Chanukah I will research every version of dreidel out there, and I will compile a list of rules
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