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Chanukah is to the Jewish community what Christmas is to Christians, and even though they are very different, the gathering of families and friends comes into play and so the conversations may center around both holidays. One can speak of what exactly Chanukah means and why it is celebrated. You might compare how the celebrations take place with the gathering of loved ones, music, and food.
It might be a great conversation piece to talk about each of the different foods that are served on Chanukah. Some of the guests might be interested in how to prepare these appetizers, as well as the meals, and even the desserts. When it comes to important holidays, the gathering of friends and families is essential, along with the meals that are served. If you have brought a dish for the guests to enjoy, you can talk about that. You can let guests who are interested in on the recipe. And if there is a mystery to the freshness or consistency of the dish, you might even let on that secret.
When the conversation winds down, you might want to play games with the dreidle, and talk about its origin. What was it originally made of, and what games can be played with it? Find out if it has other meanings, or if it was always just a toy.
Talk of the menorah is inevitable when speaking of the origin of Chanukah. Someone who is familiar with the story of Chanukah should tell it with compassion, so that the other guests can truly enjoy the meaning of this holiday.
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