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By The Scribe December 7, 2017

The eight day holiday of Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kieslev — which means that in 2017, the holiday begins on the night of December 12. On the holiday, do you give your children and relatives eight small presents, one for each night, or one large one — or none at all?

Parents and Hanukkah gift givers: how many presents are given to each child during the holiday?

— The Forward (@jdforward) December 7, 2017

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