Hanukkah (Jewish)

Hanukkah, also known asHanukah,Chanukah, andChanukkahcan be spelled many different ways in English. It is an eight-day celebration known as the Festival of Lights marked by the lighting of candles using a special candle holder called amenorahorchanukiah. This holiday is whereJews celebrate their victory over a tyrant Greco-Syrian king and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. As the story goes, a small quantity of oil to light the Temple’s menorah miraculously lasted eight days.Traditions include a game involving spinningdreidels(tops), eating potatolatkes(pancakes) and other oily foods, and gift giving.
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Holiday Greeting: Happy Hanukkah!
Commonly observed by synagogue attendance, community or family gatherings.