by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Life & Home

By Cheryl Moellenbeck Tallman
Some people know Hanukkah as the Festival of Lights. They know about the candles lit to commemorate the miracle of the Hanukkah oil that lasted eight days, when it should have only lasted one day. What they might not know, is Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple after it was reclaimed from the Syrian Greeks more than 21 centuries ago.
Fried food is also often associated with this holiday to celebrate the miracle of the Hanukkah oil. Jewish families will light the menorah each night in celebration, exchange gifts, play games and of course, eat! If your family celebrates Hanukkah, here are some ideas and recipes to help include your little one in the flavors of Hanukkah. Enjoy and happy Hanukkah!
About 6 Months First food purees with a Hanukkah flavor:

? Broccoli

? Green Beans

? Applesauce
Hanukkah Applesauce Recipe

Ingredients:

? 2 kohlrabi bulbs, with the leaves and stems removed ? washed, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks

? 2 medium russet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks

? 6 medium button mushrooms, sliced

? ¼ cup of diced onion

? 1 Tbsp. of olive oil.

? A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

? ½ cup of chicken or vegetable stock
Directions:

Add potatoes and kohlrabi chunks to a pot of boiling water, lightly salted. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. While the potatoes and kohlrabi chunks are cooking, heat the olive...