Hanukkah Foods from Around the World

Jews live all over the world, from Columbia to India to Ethiopia. They each have their own unique ways of celebrating Hanukkah, though fried foods are definitely what they have in common. Fried foods are eaten to symbolize the miracle of the oil that was used to light the menorah in the ancient temple for eight days and nights. In Italy, it's all about fried chicken. In Greece, you'll find honey-soaked doughnuts called loukoumades. Expand your Hanukkah menu this year with a few favorites similar to those enjoyed by Jews around the world.