Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is also known as the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated for eight days and nights, typically in December, to commemorate the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem following a successful revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. Continue Reading Below

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About Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is also known as the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated for eight days and nights, typically in December, to commemorate the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem following a successful revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. Hanukkah traditions include the lighting of the menorah, playing dreidel games, and eating fried foods, such as latkes and jelly doughnuts.