The last day has a special name (Zos Hanukkah), but otherwise is no different than any other day of Hanukkah.
After Hanukkah is over, it is usually put back in the cupboard immediately.
there are eight. the evening entering into the eighth day is the last celebrated night of hanukkah, while the evening at the end of the eighth day is not part of hanukkah.
December 9
Sundown on the night entering the first day is when Hanukkah begins, and the first candle is lit (plus the helper-candle).
The last day was december 9. The last night was december 8
The last day of Chanukah is called זאת חנוכה - Zoht Chanukah. Zoht Chanukah literally means "this is Chanukah' and refers to the end of the Torah reading of the last day of Chanukah.
During each of the 8 days of Hanukkah the same thing happens: Jews light the menorah after sunset; on the first day one candle and each day adding another until on the eighth evening they light 8 candles. An additional candle is lit nearby and is used to kindle the candles of the menorah..
Hanukkah in 2009 started on Saturday, December 12, and the last day was Saturday, December 19. (It actually started Friday night, and ended Saturday Night.)
It is sometimes on the 2nd of Tevet, and sometimes the 3rd of Tevet, depending on the year.
Hanukkah (×—× ×•×›×”) is the name of a Jewish holiday. It is not a person, so it doesn't have a last name.
Because Jewish days start at sunset. So last night was the beginning of the first day.
Special prayers (Hallel and Al Hanisim) are added to the services, and a Torah-portion is read each day. The afternoon services begin with a Hanukkah candle lighting.
Hanukkah lasts 8 days