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Fun ways to decorate and entertain for Hanukkah.

Hanukkah Greeting Card

Figure A

Designer Krista Crawford shares an idea for a Hanukkah card combining old and new techniques. This card was designed and printed on a computer, and a wax-seal imprint of the Star of David provides a bold touch (figure A). Dip the stamp in oil so that it doesn't stick when pressed into the melted wax.

Star of David Ornament

Figure B

Designer Robb Whittlef suggests building a lighted Star of David ornament out of a wood frame and sheet steel (figure B). First build a wooden frame in the shape of the Star of David, then have two pieces of sheet steel cut to fit it. Attach the steel to the front and back of the frame, and hammer holes mirroring the star shape in the front panel. Cut a hole in the back and wire it for a light.

Edible Hanukkah Treats

Culinary expert Coleen Miner shows how to make glowing Hanukkah cookie cutters, a tasty decoration that guests can take home with them. She also has a recipe for light and tasty meringue stars.

Glowing Hanukkah Cookie Cutters

Ingredients:

cookie cutters shaped like the Star of David
blue hard-sugar candies, finely crushed
tea candles

Preparation:

Figure C

Place the cookie cutters on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil, and spoon the crushed candy into the cutters (figure C).

Bake in a 375-degree oven for eight minutes or until the candies melt. Cool completely, then peel off the foil. Stand the cutters on edge and place a tea candle behind them to illuminate the cutters.

Glittering Meringue Stars

Ingredients:

2 egg whites, at room temperature
pinch cream of tartar or salt
1/2 cup sugar
edible glitter

Preparation:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy with an electric mixer on low speed. Add the tartar or salt and increase the speed when peaks start to form. Start adding sugar slowly. When the mixture is firm and glossy, stop mixing and place it in a large pastry bag.

Pipe the meringue into Star of David or other patterns on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 200-degree oven for two hours, then turn off the heat and leave the stars in the oven for at least one more hour or overnight.

Star of David Calendar Wreath

Parenting expert Donna Erickson has a Hanukkah project that parents and children can enjoy working on together, and it's also a great way to stay organized during the season.

Figure D

Fold sheets of colored art paper, and draw a Star of David on the top fold. Cut out the pattern and leave the flaps attached at the crease, creating a two-page flap. Number the outside flap with the days of the month, and fill in the inner flap with a task or notable event for the day. String the stars together, and use them to decorate a mantel or bannister (figure D).

For more holiday projects from Your Holiday Home, check out any of these other episodes:

YHH-103
YHH-104
YHH-105

Resources
More Prime Time Activities With Kids
by Donna Erickson
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1992
Order this title from Amazon.com.

Prime Time Together With Kids: Creative Ideas, Activities, Games, and Projects
by Donna Erickson
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1989
Order this title from Amazon.com.

Guests
Donna Erickson
Author / Parenting Expert, Prime Time with Kids, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
E-mail: Ddaymail@aol.com
Website: www.donnasday.com

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