This year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah begins at Sunset, December 7th, 2023 to nightfall, December 15th, 2023. Since Hanukkah is based on the Jewish lunar calendar, it always starts on the 25th day of Kislev. This holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights. It continues for eight days with a candle being lit each night.
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Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for dedication, honors the victory of the Jews over the eight nights it took to get new oil.
Potato Latkes are a traditional celebration foodCourtesy of The Seasonal Gourmet
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The menorah, or Hanukiyah, holds nine candles. Eight candles represent the eight days of Hanukkah, and the ninth, the Shamash, is used to light the other candles. The candles are lit from left to right, with one candle for each day of the festival, so that as every day es, the menorah becomes brighter and brighter.
Lighting the Menorah
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- After lighting the menorah, families gather for dinner. They eat traditional Hanukkah foods, like latkes and applesauce.
- Children receive a gift for each night of Hanukkah.
- dreidel game during Hanukkah.
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