CELEBRATE HANUKKAH WITH FOOD, MUSIC AND LIGHTS
Siegel Jewish Community Center in Wilmington is especially bright this Hanukkah season, with
the Hanukkah Fest/Let There Be Light gathering on Wednesday, December 17th from 5 to 6:30
p.m., featuring the menorah lighting, latkes, donuts and music . . . and the Hanukkah Happy
Hour on Thursday, December 18th from 7 to 9 p.m., with latkes, drinks and music.
In Rehoboth, the Menorah Lighting takes place at the oceanfront bandstand on Sunday,
December 21st from 4:30 to 6:30. It’s hosted by Chabad of Southern Delaware, and will feature
prayers and songs.
Also in Rehoboth, the Seaside Jewish Community is hosting several events, including the
Annual Hanukkah Souper Celebration on Saturday, December 20th from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with
homemade soups, salads, snacks and latkes. There will also be games, art activities, donut
decorating for kids and the candle lighting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own
menorahs if they’d like.
In Newark, Temple Beth El is celebrating Hanukkah with several events, including canasta and
Mah Jongg, a cookie exchange event and candle lighting ceremonies
https://www.tbede.org/calendar. There’s also a Community Menorah on Newark’s Main Street
near the Hyatt Hotel’s outdoor deck.
DINE OUT FOR THE FEAST OF SEVEN FISHES
The Cena de la Vigilia, known to English speakers as The Feast of the Seven Fishes, is a beloved
Italian American tradition built around wonderful seafood dinners coinciding with the
Christmas season, often on Christmas Eve. If you’d like to celebrate your family memories or
just want to relish a festive meal, here are some restaurants where you can do it in style (with
special thanks to Patricia Talorioco at our beloved Delaware News Journal for the
information).
In Rehoboth, Drift hosts is Seven Fishes dinner on Sunday, December 21st , with seatings at 3
and 6:30 p.m. There are seven special menu items at a cost of $125 per person. Get more
details and make reservations by clicking HERE.
In Wilmington, Mrs. Robino’s is serving its feast on Christmas Eve, December 24th, with a lavish
menu featuring whipped salt cod, mixed fried seafood, linguini with clam sauce, a cold seafood
salad, an eel dish, swordfish in tomato and caper sauce, and stuffed calamari. Learn more and
make reservations by clicking HERE.
In Selbyville, Mio Fratello Italian Steakhouse is also celebrating the event on Christmas Eve,
with a four course feast for $55 per person or $95 per couple. The menu will offer cioppino,
clams casino and oyster Rockefeller, a cold seafood salad, rockfish meuniere, and rigatoni with
clams, crab, shrimp and mussels. Reserve your table and learn more by clicking HERE.
CELEBRATE IN A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AND AT A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NEAR THE BEACHES
If you have kids or grandkids or just feel extra festive this time of year, visit Schellville
Christmas Village on Seaside Outlet Drive right behind Tanger Outlets on Route 1. Mr. and Mrs.
Santa Claus will be there to take note of your holiday wishes, and you can have all kinds of fun
on the roller skating rink, the sledding hill, the train ride, at the kid-sized holiday houses and
more. There are also lots of food trucks, local beers and live entertainment. Learn more HERE.
The beautiful and historic First Town in the First State always goes big and bright around the
winter holidays, with lovely downtown decorations and lots of special events. One of the
favorites is Lewes Lights, celebrated by local homeowners and business owners who illuminate
their properties and grand style. Most people do the tour by car since it goes on for miles and
features homes downtown and in the surrounding suburbs, and most downtown restaurants
and shops are open for celebratory meals and holiday shopping. Take a look at some of the
buildings and get a tour map by visiting Lewes Lights.