Banning the festivals

There were also festivals such as Hannuka (T1) when the eight candles of the Hannukkiyyah were lit. Everyone sat together in the dining-hall – children and personal when suddenly Germans came in and knocked everything from the tables. “No more celebrations” they shouted. Celebrating Jewish festivals was no longer allowed – and every child was so scared of being struck or kicked that they hid away .

Chanukaleuchter
(B1)

"Yes, I remember Hannuka – a Jewish festival during which eight candles would be lit daily, one after another – also small presents were given. Everyone was sitting in the dining hall, children and orphanage personal, when if I recall correctly, “Achtung!” was shouted and some Germans entered – shouting – one of them knocked everything off the tables. Hannuka was over there and then; the celebration was over. No more such celebrations were allowed. Everyone was shocked and froze with fear. We crept away for our own safety."

(T1) Text from the book: "Een jongen in de oorlog" Lesbrief De Vijftigste Mei
Text: 3 Van Dinsdag tot Dinsdag (page19)