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CHANUKAH GELT

DURING THE JEWISH HOLIDAY OF CHANUKAH, THE CHILDREN
ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO SEE THEIR UNCLES AND OTHER
RELATIVES, FOR THEY ARE ALWAYS GIVEN MONEY,
USUALLY ONE DOLLAR, WHICH IS CALLED THEIR "CHANUKAH
GELT."

Data entry tech comment: GELT=MONEY
CN[ WISOK, LINDA K.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Movable Date

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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