Hanukkah gelt

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hanukkah-gelt

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical practice?Involved the distribution of actual currency, primarily to children and teachers
2. What is the associated ritual?Frequently given in conjunction with playing the Dreidel game
3. Why do people give chocolate coins instead of real money?Chocolate coins were made in the 20th century so everyone can enjoy them. They look like real money but are sweet treats that kids love.
4. How do kids play with gelt and the dreidel?Kids put gelt into the dreidel game. When the dreidel lands, they can win or lose the coins, adding excitement to the game.

Festival of Lights: A common appellation for Hanukkah, referencing the miracle of oil that lasted eight days.
Confectionery Industry: The sector involved in the production of sweets, which significantly influenced the popularization of chocolate gelt.
Cultural Transmission: The process by which cultural beliefs, values, and customs are passed down through generations, exemplified by the Hanukkah gelt tradition.