# Hilarious Hanukkah Invitations This Holiday Invitation Advises You to Eat Latkes By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-invitations References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/85999866/quirky-fun-hanukkah-party-invitation?ref=related-2) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SweetLex?ref=l2-shopheader-name) This Holiday invitation puts a Hanukkah-themed spin on the "Keep Calm and Carry On" meme. Instead of the original phrase, the playful card reads, "Keep Calm and Eat Latkes" across the front. If you're hosting a [Hanukkah gathering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card) and want to invite your best pals, this card is a no-brainer. For those who aren't aware, latkes are absolutely delicious [fried potato pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hash-brown-topple-tower) that are seasoned with onion and garlic. They are traditionally enjoyed by Jewish people during the Hanukkah festival. Interestingly enough, the 'Keep Calm and carry On' phrase was originally used on motivational posters during the Second World War. It was recently repopularized, and has been reappropriated in countless other contexts, from Internet humor to [motivational merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candle-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holiday Themed Invitations:** The use of playful and humorous themes in holiday invitations provides a trend that could complement innovations in card-making industry. - **Reappropriation of Memes:** Re-appropriating memes from history and popular culture could provide a new trend in graphic design and advertising. - **Cultural Appreciation in Design:** Design that incorporates cultural symbolism provides a potential opportunity for brands to connect with diverse audiences by showing appreciation for their traditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can capitalize on the trend of re-appropriating memes to create new, imaginative designs. - **Printing and Card-making:** The use of holiday-themed invitations offers a new innovation opportunity in the printing and card-making industry. - **Advertising and Branding:** The appreciation of cultural symbolism offers a new approach to advertising and branding with potential to attract diverse clientele. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Mini Latke Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-latke.md) - [Chanukah Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Artisanal Hanukkah Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanukkah-chocolate.md) - [Hanukkah-Ready Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanukkah-chocolate-gifts.md) - [Crypto-Inspired Hanukkah Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manischewitz-crypto-gelt.md) - [Celebrative Hanukkah Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanukkah-gift-sets.md) - [Extensive Holiday Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-and-hanukkah-doughnuts.md) - [Convenient Kosher Blintzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manischewitz-blintzes.md) - [Expansive Seasonal Deli Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toojays-holiday-specials.md)