FROM THE ROAD Visitors can explore the Park Silly Holiday Bazaar , where local artisans and food vendors offer handmade gifts, ornaments and baked goods. The Create PC showcase highlights local artists, offering a meaningful opportunity to support the community while finding one-of-a-kind pieces. The Grand Menorah Lighting and Menorah Parade add to the inclusive spirit of the season, while Canyons Village closes out the year with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live entertainment and fireworks lighting the mountain sky. A Season of Wonder From its silver-mining roots to its place as a premier winter destination, Park City continues to capture the imagination. Its blend of mountain adventure, historic charm and festive celebration creates an atmosphere that feels both classic and new every year. For more information, go to visitparkcity.com . 86 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE

KNOWN AS THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS , Hanukkah commemorates an ancient miracle. According to tradition, a single day’s supply of oil for the temple’s menorah miraculously burned for eight nights. To honor this, many of the holiday’s most beloved foods are fried in oil, filling homes with the scent of celebration. The most iconic of these is the latke , a crispy-fried potato pancake. Traditionally served with tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce, latkes are a perfect balance of savory and rich. Joining the latke is the sufganiyot , a round, From savory latkes to sweet sufganiyot, Hanukkah is a celebration of miracles — and the foods that honor them. BY SHOSHANA LEON KITCHEN DOORS Around the Holiday Table jelly-filled doughnut that is especially popular in Israel. Other sweet Hanukkah treats include small, crescent-shaped pastries called rugelach , which can be filled with chocolate, cinnamon or fruit, and gelt for the children — gold-wrapped chocolate coins that are used in the traditional game of dreidel. But the celebration isn’t just about fried foods and sweets. Many families gather for hearty, festive meals like slow-braised brisket or chicken, often starting with a bowl of matzah ball soup. FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 87 Photos courtesy of Chompie’s FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 87