The Hanukkah celebration takes place in the home where the hanukiyah (menorah) is lit and placed in a window so that passers-by will see it and be reminded of the miracle that took place when the Maccabees' lamp oil lasted for eight days following the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem rather than just one day.
In addition the menorah, Hanukkah is marked by the saying of special additions to daily prayers, playing dreidel (a game involving a spinning top), Hanukkah songs and the giving of Hanukkah Gelt (gifts, traditionally small sums of money to children). Certain foods, such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (doughnuts), are associated with the festival and will be eaten at this time.
The Battles of Hanukkah took place primarily in the hill country of Samaria and the environs of Jerusalem. Most of this area is in the north "lobe" of the West Bank Palestinian Territories, but some of it is in Israel.
Each day of Hanukkah, the Hanukkah candles are lit in the home, and special prayers (beyond the regular weekday services) are said in the synagogue.
Hanukkah always starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev
Menorah-lighting, prayer services, and (optionally) parties.
Well, for home and for this year (2010) it is December 1-9.
Christmas and Hanukkah are not the same holiday. Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday. Hanukkah is the Festival of Dedication that celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
They light candles, held in a holder called a "Chanukiah" (also called a menorah).
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There is no special clothing worn. It depends on the family and what type of party (if any) is being held.
חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah
It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.
Hanukkah is the name of Hanukkah. In Hebrew it is spelled חֲנֻכָּה
Hanukkah is a holiday, not a person.
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