The Advent Calendar of Good, and Bad, holiday Eats: Day 12 - Latkes

The pre-Christmas Day season of Advent is upon us. Here at SeedSing we love the chocolaty goodness of getting a piece of candy once a day until we get to open our presents. As our gift to you we will present a treat associated with the holiday season. Many will be awesome, some will be terrible. Enjoy.

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Day 12: Latkes

Today is the first day of Hanukkah, or Chanukah if you prefer. The next eight nights are filled with ceremony, presents, and some nice traditional food. Many of the treats associated with Hanukkah are fried in oil. Other than being delicious, food fried in oil has a tie to the history of Hanukah. The legend says that the Maccabees had oil for only one day, but it lasted for eight. The importance of the oil for the Jewish army has been brought forth as a vital part in the food we eat during Hanukkah.

The latke is one of the most famous, and the absolutely most tasty, treat one indulges in during Hanukkah. Shredded potatoes, eggs, onions, salt, and hot oil, that is what makes a great latke. Crispy on outside, chewy on the inside, that is what makes a great latke. Apple sauce and sour cream to dip, that is what makes a great latke. The fact is that a latke is an outstanding holiday treat.

No matter what your heritage is, a latke is a must have during the holiday season. If you do not celebrate Hanukkah, go out and eat a latke to show solidarity. If you know nothing about Hanukkah, go eat a latke because it is delicious. Latke's are awesome, that is all that needs to be said.

RD

RD is the Head Editor for SeedSing. When is Hanukkah any year? There is a great song about that very issue.

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