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The war of the Hasmoneans (Maccabees) against the Syrian-Greeks (Seleucids).
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Where is the miracle of Hanukkah located in the Bible?
It isn't located there, since the miracle of Hanukkah occurred after the canon of the Hebrew Bible was sealed.
How long was the war between the Jews and the Greeks that caused Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-miracle happened after three years of fighting, but the battles continued on and off for an additional 25 years.
What are the different costumes associated with Hanukkah?
There aren't any costumes associated with Hanukkah. It's a simple commemoration of an ancient war and the miracle of the oil. Costumes are worn only on Purim.
What is associated with Hanukkah?
Many images are associated with Hanukkah: candles light gelt or chocolate coins dreidels the Maccabean War the miracle of the oil the special songs and prayers the customary fried foods
What are Hanukkah sayings?
Nes gadol haya sham (a great miracle happened there)
Why are Hanukkah meals fried?
To celebrate miracle oil that burned for eight nights
What does the food symbolize on Hanukkah?
The traditional oil-fried foods symbolize the olive oil of the Hanukkah-miracle.
Why don't gentiles not celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah commemorates a war between the Jews and the Syrian-Greeks. This war (which took place about 2200 years ago) doesn't necessarily have any meaning to Gentiles. It also marks the miracle of the oil, which took place in the Jewish Temple.
Did Hanukkah take place in bethlaham?
No, it did not. The largest battles took place in Jerusalem, especially toward the end of the war; and the miracle of the oil was also in Jerusalem.
What are two facts about Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a minor holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jews against the Assyrian-Greeks in the Maccabean War of 165 BCE. The real miracle of Hanukkah is that the Jews were victorious, against all odds, they beat their enemy and were able to restore the Ancient Temple in Jerusalem, which had been desecrated by the Greeks.
What 2003 movie likens the game of basketball to Hanukkah?
"Full Court Miracle"
Why do christians only celebrate Christmas and Jews only Hanukkah?
Because Christmas is a Christian holiday, celebrating the birth of Jesus; while Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, commemorating a war between the Jews and the Syrian-Greeks, and a miracle that took place in the Jewish Temple.
