Getting Ready for the Lights

We have officially reached December, and the holiday decorations are out in full force, many having adorned retail establishments since long before families sat down to feast last week. So, while Chanukah does not begin until next Shabbat evening (check back later for a guide to celebrating the Festival of Lights at home), this article has been referenced in several places on the internet. While it is a relatively minor holiday, religiously speaking, Chanukah has become one of the holidays most widely celebrated among American Jews (of those responding to the National Jewish Population Survey in 2000, 72% reported lighting candles for Chanukah). Accordingly, one can find all sorts of decorations and items to accessorize your holiday. So, take a read and report back - how do you ready yourselves and your homes for this festive holiday?