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MeChoshech Le'Or - Chanukah 2024 Lanterns Tours in Hebrew & English at Neot Kedumim
Tour about light and darkness, with stories of heroism, making of oil candles and walking in the dark with lanterns.
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**Tours in ENGLISH on Sunday 29/12/24 and Tuesday 31/12/24 at 16:00.
Please note! Hebrew and English lantern tours are separate. Please take care to sign up accordingly.
Was there even "winter time" in ancient times? Did children go to bed in the dark? How did they light their home without electricity?
On a tour for the whole family, hear about the first man and his fear of the dark, discover which tree was the main electricity supplier, make a unique oil candle, learn about the heroism of the Maccabees and walk with lanterns in starlight and the light in our hearts!
- Visit a dark cave - where you hear the fascinating and heroic stories of the Hasmoneans.
- Tour among the fresh olive groves and a visit an active olive press.
- After dark, light lanterns and set out on a sunset tour.
Warm clothing recommended.
Hours
Sunday-Thursday 29/12/24-2/1/25.
Tours start at 16:00 (tours cannot be joined after they have started).
Tours in ENGLISH on Sunday 29/12/24 and Tuesday 31/12/24 at 16:00.
Length of tour around 2 hours (continues into darkness).
Entry cost: 45 ₪ (payment from age 2 and over). Advance purchase only.