Hanukkah

Global (Jewish)DecemberMillions of observers

LocationGlobal (Jewish)

WhenDecember

AttendanceMillions of observers

About Hanukkah

The eight night festival of lights. Marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 165 BCE after the Maccabean revolt. One candle is added to the menorah each night. Fried foods recall the miracle of the oil. Dreidel games and chocolate gelt delight children.

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