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Hanukkah is celebrated:
by lighting the menorah with olive oil or candles, and saying the blessings
by singing the traditional songs
with the requisite special prayers and Torah-reading added in the daily synagogue services
by having fried foods such as jelly donuts or potato pancakes
by playing the traditional game with the dreidel
by giving Hanukkah-gelt (coins) to one's children.
For more about Hanukkah:
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When is Hanukkah is Mexico?
Hanukkah is a religious (Jewish) celebration independent of the host country. For 2011, it will be celebrated from December 20th to December 28th.
Are Jews forced to celebrate Hanukkah?
No. No one is forced to do anything. Hanukkah is celebrated voluntarily because it's a joyful festival and a religious occasion of thanksgiving to God.
Is Hanukkah the way that Jews celebrate Christmas?
No. There is no "Jewish Christmas". The Jewish Savior is not yet born. Hanukkah is a holiday that occurs around the same time as Christmas but shares no similarities in terms of meaning or purpose.
Where is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home, by Jews around the world.
Where do Jewish kids go for Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home.
What festival is celebrated on Hanukkah?
Hanukkah (channukkah) is the name of the festival.
Where does Hanukkah be celebrated at?
The 8-day festival of Hanukkah is celebrated in the homes of Jewish people. Sometimes synagogues and Jewish schools also have Hanukkah parties.
What day was Hanukkah celebrated?
Hanukkah was first celebrated in 164 BCE, starting on the 25th of Kislev of that year.See dates of Hanukkah for the next couple of decades on this linked page.See also:More about Hanukkah
What celebrates Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is the holiday. It's celebrated by Jewish people.
How does the US way of celebrating Hanukkah differ from the way other countries celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is celebrated in almost the same way all over the world, but in the U.S. and Canada, gift giving is more popular than it is in Europe and other places outside North America.
Is Hanukkah celebrated in Greece?
Yes
What religion is Hanukkah part of?
It is part of the Jewish religion (celebrated by Jews)
