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One of the most important Hanukkah customs made more important with things like Lego.

The unique eight-branched candelabrum lit to commemorate Hanukkah presents an opportunity for crafting and teaching your kids about the eight day Festival of Lights. The menorah usually consists of a central stalk with a round base and three branches curving up on each side, with the tallest candle extending straight up from the base in the middle. This adaptable piece can be given a DIY spin, allowing you to turn your window sill into a work of art.

Here are 6 original ideas:

Glass bottle menorah: Strip the labels from 8 short bottles of the same height. One tall bottle, like a wine bottle or olive oil bottle stand in the middle. Cover each bottle with different coloured tissue paper and paint with hodge podge. Stick a candle stick in each bottle.  Read more...

Sure, you can find some really beautiful menorahs out there, but why not try make one with the family?

Sometime over the next six nights, try out one of these doably awesome Hanukkah crafts.

This simple bottle affair from Ready Made is stunning. And you barely need to look at the instructions, because it is just what it looks like: spray-painted bottles with blue candles. (via ohdeedoh)

Also from ohdeedoh is this uber kid-friendly menorah made up of recycled jars, tissue paper and LED lights.

Check out Ready Made Editor-in-Chief on Aparently Speaking lighting the shamash on this baby food jar menorah. Clean jars and fill with clear lamp oil and punch a hole in the lids. Thread in some candle wick and do the same with one slightly larger jar.  Read more...