Hanukkah (also known as Chanukah, Hanukah, Hannuka and the Festival of Lights) is an eight-day Jewish holiday that usually takes place between late November and late December. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish rebel army, over the Syrians in 165 B.C.E., as well as the subsequent rededication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem. Jews around the world celebrate with eight nights of merriment. Traditions include lighting the menorah, exchanging gifts and enjoying treats cooked in oil.
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Happy Hanukkah everyone! Love the picture Debby and the history. Hope you're having a wonderful day!
Blessings, andrea
Thanks for sharing!
MMMMMM treats cooked in oil. My kinda food.
:) That's interesting. I did often wonder what Hanukkah was about... as it was often greeted just about the same time with the other year end Greetings as well..
my niece is celebrating her first one this year with her new husband.
Happy Hanukkah to all of our friends!
I love that you shared this! I am a teacher and I always include the history of Hanukah and the history of Christmas. I think a lot of people don't know what Hanukah is about. I'm not Jewish, but have had some Jewish students over the years in my class and have learned a lot!
Emily and I are learning more about Hanukkah. I'm so glad you shared this post!
Happy Hannakah!
Debby, Hope you are staying warm and having a great weekend. Blessings my friend. Audrey
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