Chanukah Greeting Cards

crayola supplies

Metallic Colored Pencils
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

none

Why

Chanukah is filled with wonderful customs, foods and games! Send your holiday greetings with these festive handmade cards.

Steps

1. Find out more about Chanukah. Learn the meaning of the holiday's symbols, such as the Menorah and dreidel. Use what you know about these symbols to make Chanukah greeting cards for friends and relatives.
2. To make two cards, fold black construction paper lengthwise. Cut on the fold with Crayola® Scissors. Fold the papers in half again with their short sides touching.
3. To create a Menorah card, use Crayola Metallic Colored Pencils to sketch and color the Menorah, candles, wicks, and flames on the front of the card. Cut out around the top of your drawings.
4. To create a dreidel greeting, draw a dreidel with colored pencils and cut around the top. Use Crayola Glitter Glue to add a Hebrew letter in the middle. Dry.
5. Write your Chanukah messages outside or inside your cards.

When & Where

"Students enthusiastically created these cards and matching envelopes in our after-school program."
- Miriam F., Community Center Volunteer.

"We read about Chanukah, and then my children made these cards for our neighbors."
- Soo Y., mother of children ages 7 and 10.

Interesting Info

Chanukah is the Hebrew term for rededication. This holiday is celebrated for 8 days and 8 nights and is a time for family and friends to remember ancient victories and to exchange gifts.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.