Gallery: Giant Bagel Menorah on Clearwater Beach

About 100 people came out to see the Chabad of Clearwater giant bagel menorah Tuesday as well as enjoy traditional Chanukah fare, including latkes and doughnuts, in celebration of the fourth night of the Festival of Lights.

About 100 people came out to see the Chabad of Clearwater giant bagel menorah Tuesday as well as enjoy traditional Chanukah fare, including latkes and doughnuts, in celebration of the fourth night of the Festival of Lights. Rabbi Levi Hodakov said there were hundreds of bagels used in the making of the seven-foot-tall menorah. Dallas "the fire guy" Saupe lit up the night with a fire show and his son performed escape tricks. Want more local news headlines? Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter and you won't miss a thing.

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Clearwater Grand Menorah Lighting Today

Celebrate Chanukah with doughnuts, latkes and the lighting of an 18-foot menorah at 1 p.m. Sunday at City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave.

Giant Bagel Menorah Lighting Kicks Off Chanukah

Chabad of Clearwater will light a seven foot tall bagel-shaped menorah to kick off the Chanukah season at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in front of the Surf Style, 311 S Gulfview Blvd.

Hanukkah 2012 in Clearwater

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Clearwater with fun events and delicious recipes.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8.  Clearwater area Hanukkah celebrations include Chanukah on Ice at Westfield Countryside Mall on Dec. 9 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. and a Grand Menorah Lighting on Clearwater Beach on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.  Here's more information from the Chabad of Pinellas County website. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years …

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Best Holiday Recipes: Share Them on Clearwater Patch

Whether you only venture into the kitchen to turn on the microwave or you’re a gourmet at heart, chances are you have a favorite holiday recipe. We want to hear about it!

If there’s one thing about the holidays that almost everyone can agree upon loving, it’s the food! Decadent desserts, scrumptious roasts, to-die-for sides, homemade breads–you get the idea. The spreads that start popping up in homes and offices this time of year make the holidays memorable for many. As Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah approach, we want to make it easy for Clearwater Patch readers to plan out their menus. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your favorite recipes right on the site. It doesn’t matter if you have an elaborate turkey dish to share or your favorite is a simple cookie recipe that gets your family in the holiday spirit each year: We want to hear from you! Just share your favorite recipes–and …

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Holiday TV Schedule: Which Special Is Best?

Here's when and where to find your favorite holiday specials and movies on TV this week. Which does your family like best?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer won't replay on television again this holiday season, but it's not too late to catch some other favorite holiday specials. Whether you sit down and watch the programs live or set your DVR so the grandkids can tune in when they're in town, Patch has you covered. Check out our list of holiday-specific programming below (we checked it twice), and be sure to vote for your favorite holiday special in our poll.  Looking for something else on TV? You can find a complete schedule of college bowl games at SportingNews, or full local listings of everything that's playing this week at TVListings.aol.com. 5 p.m.  7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.  7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.…

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