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Hanukkah Crossword Puzzle

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A 17-clue crossword introducing Hanukkah history and traditions for Grades 3–5 students. Clues cover the menorah, dreidel, and shamash, the Maccabees' fight for freedom, foods like latkes and sufganiyot, and the meaning of gelt. Use it as a holiday lesson warm-up, cultural observance activity, or classroom review before winter break.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Hanukkah
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated November 2021

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