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Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins the evening of December 4th, 2007. This is the night of the first candle lighting. The lighting of candles will continue for 8 nights in a row in recognition of the miracle of the Temple oil that burned for 8 nights (when it only should have burned for one).
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How many kids are born on Hanukkah during 2011?
Since Hanukkah has yet to begin, the current number is 0. Hanukkah will begin at sunset on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
When will Hanukkah begin on the evening of December 5?
The next time Hanukkah will begin on the evening of December 5 will be in 2053. The last time this has happened was in 1996.
What month in 2007 was Hanukkah?
It was in December
What date did Hanukkah start in 2007?
The evening of December 4, 2007
What day do Hanukkah begin on?
In 2013, it began on November 27.
What days are Hanukkah 2012?
It will begin at sunset on the 8th of December 2012.
On what date did Hanukkah begin in 2008?
Chanukah began on December 21, 2008
When does Hanukkah begin in 2012?
it starts december 8th and ends december 16th
Did Hanukkah begin traditions that are used in other cultures?
No, there is no evidence that that's ever happened. However, some say that the candle-lighting in Kwanzaa was borrowed from Hanukkah.
When is the first night of Hanukkah in 2016?
The first night of Hanukkah in 2016 will begin in the evening of December 24, 2016. Because December 24 will be a Shabbat, the first Hanukkah candle is lit after twilight. On weekday nights, the nightly candles may be lit earlier.See also:More about Hanukkah
What happens in the synagogue over Hanukkah?
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.
What is the most common date for Hanukkah to begin on?
Hanukkah always begins on the 25th of Kislev, not on any particular Gregorian dates. The 25th of Kislev can and does occur on any day from late November to late December. See also:Hanukkah
