Happy Hanukkah Coloring Pages: Printable Coloring Pages & Activities for the Festival of Lights by 30Seconds Mom

Keep your kids entertained during Hanukkah or on the days leading up to the eight-day Jewish holiday with these free Hanukkah printable coloring pages and activities. The coloring pages are free, fun and can be part of a bonding night of family time.

How much do you know about Hanukkah? According to National Geographic, "The Jewish festival of lights, called Hanukkah, is celebrated around the world today. But the inspiration for the holiday dates back thousands of years in what is today the country of Israel. In 175 B.C., King Antiochus, whose ancient kingdom included Judea (located in present-day Israel), made it against the law for people who lived there to practice their religion, called Judaism. Instead, he wanted Jews to worship Greek gods. When they refused, he ordered his troops to destroy the Temple of Jerusalem, an important place of worship for Jews. He replaced the Jewish symbols with an altar dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods." Learn more about the history of Hanukkah. 

"Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. (It’s also called the Jewish calendar and is used to track religious dates.) Because this calendar follows the lunar (or moon) cycle, the holiday begins on a different date each year on the calendar you use the most, which is based on the sun cycles. Usually, Hanukkah starts in late November to mid-December." Learn more about the history of Hanukkah.

Coloring may be a fun activity for kids, but it also has many developmental benefits. When kids color it helps develop fine motor skills, encourages patience and relaxation, helps with concentration and language development, helps with handwriting skills, helps teach colors, boosts their confidence and helps prepare them for school.

Ready to grab a box of crayons now and print these fun, free Hanukkah coloring pages out now?

Happy Hanukkah! 

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