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The eight days of Hanukkah celebrate the rededication of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem in 165 BC.
At that time Jews weren't allowed to practice Judaism under Syrian Greek rule so the Maccabean Jews waged a war with the Syrian Greek army. Although Maccabees won the battle, when they returned to Jerusalem they found that their temple had been ransacked. In the temple there was only enough oil to light the house of worship for a single day but, miraculously, the candelabrum or "menorah" in Hebrew continued to burn for eight days.
Since that time, Jews light an additional candle each night on the menorah during Hanukkah in remembrance of this event. Foods such as latkes, cooked in oil, symbolize the purified oil that illuminated the temple for eight days.
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How do they end the celebration of Hanukkah?
There is no special ending for the celebration of Hanukkah.
Do Japanese celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration with no connection to Buddhism.
Hanukkah celebration in Hawaii?
Hanukkah is celebrated by Jews in every U.S. state, including Hawaii.
Where did God command the celebration of hanhuuah?
Hanukkah is not mentioned in the Bible. The story of Hanukkah occurred after the events of the Bible.
When was the Hanukkah Bush invented?
There is no such thing. This is just a spoof of the Christmas tree, and it not part of the actual celebration of Hanukkah.
Are nativity plays performed on Hanukkah?
No. Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration, while the concept of a nativity is a Christian concept.
Do people use special decorations for Hanukkah?
Some families, do, but it's not very common.
What do girls wear during hanukah?
There are no special requirements or customs, though they might want to dress formally during the candlelighting, or in festive attire for a Hanukkah-celebration.
What type of clothing there is for Hanukkah?
There is no special clothing for Hanukkah.
Why is the celebration of Hanukkah so significant to those in hiding?
Because Hanukkah celebrates religious freedom, which Jews in hiding did not have.
Is there any order in giving gifts for Hanukkah to an adult man?
Giving gifts on Hanukkah is an imitation of the Christian celebration of Christmas. The only traditional gift at Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to one's children. See also the Related Link.More about Hanukkah
What was so special about Hanukkah before Christmas?
There is nothing special about "Hanukkah before Christmas". But both holidays have their unique special qualities.
