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Hanukkah celebrates a successful revolt against forces of King Antiochus Epiphanes, the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem, and the "miracle of the oil" in which there was only enough oil to light the eternal light in the Temple for one day but it lasted 8 days. As Jewish festivals go, however, Hanukkah rates as "not very important". The Sabbath, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashannah, and the pilgrimage festivals of Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Pentecost or the Feast of Weeks) and Succot (the Feast of Booths) are all considered more important. Many Christians see Hanukka as being near Christmas and therefore assume it must be important. Many Jewish children see it that way too because of the ancient tradition of giving children little presents on Hanukkah that has been somewhat amplified by the growth in importance of gift giving at Christmas as a result of cultural changes during the Victorian era.
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What so Hanukkah people eat?
There's no such thing as Hanukkah people. Hanukkah is a holiday that is celebrated by Jewish people. During Hanukkah, we customarily eat latkes (potato pancakes) or jelly donuts.
What does the star on a Hanukkah manor mean?
I think you're saying "Hanukkah menorah" if so, there is no star on a menorah, except perhaps a Jewish star, which is just a style design. The Jewish star symbolizes the Jewish people, but it has nothing to do with Hanukkah.
Is Rihanna Jewish?
Yes, it was discussed in an interview.Jewish people do not celebrate Christmas, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. Rihanna celebrates Christmas not Hanukkah, so that would mean that she is not Jewish.No. Rihanna is Christian.
In what countries is Hanukkah celebrated?
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival. It is celebrated in everycountry where there are Jewish people.Countries with the greatest Jewish populations are:IsraelU.S.A.FranceCanadaU.K. (United Kingdom)RussiaBut any country which has even a single Jewish home can be said to have Hanukkah celebrated in them.
What are the hoildays celebrated in Norway?
Most Norwegian people are Jewish, so probably Hanukkah, Passover, etc.
What is the last name for Hanukkah?
Hanukkah (×—× ×•×›×”) is the name of a Jewish holiday. It is not a person, so it doesn't have a last name.
What do non-Jews do on Hanukkah?
Anyone can celebrate Hanukkah, but Hanukkah is a minor holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jews against the Assyrian-Greeks in the Maccabean War of 165 BCE. So it wouldn't have much significance to a non-Jew.
Why is Hanukkah important to US?
It's not. Hanukkah is a minor Jewish holiday. Because it's so close to Christmas, it has become very popular.Answer:Hanukkah is technically a minor holiday (as stated above), but every Jewish occasion has its significance for us. Hanukkah represents self-sacrifice for the Torah, avoidance of pan-Hellenism (assimilation), and the desire for closeness to God (which is why they were so happy about the miracle of the oil, since it signified that God's presence still dwelt in the Temple).
Why do Jews respect Hanukkah so much?
Hanukkah is actually one of the least important of the Jewish holidays in the year. The thing is that Non-Jews tend to notice Hanukkah more than other holidays because of the importance of Christmas and their seeing that Jews do something else at that time of year. Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and numerous other holidays are much more important and respected.As for why Jews respect Hanukkah to the degree that they do, it is because it is a part of their identity and its spiritual and uplifting components.
Does Santa give gifts to Jew's?
No, Jewish people do not believe in Christ, so they don't celebrate Christmas. They celebrate Hanukkah, and their parents/family bring them gifts.
Is James Maslow Catholic?
He is an Catholic. Catholics are Christians so yes, he is.
Why isn't Hanukkah in the Jewish Bible?
The Jewish rulers who defeated the Syrian Greeks were the Hasmoneans from the tribe of Levi in violation of the biblical command to have a ruler from the tribe of Judah.Answer:The above answer is simultaneously factual and mistaken. While the Hasmoneans did violate the Biblical tradition by making themselves unauthorized kings, they did so a couple of generations after the celebration of Hanukkah had been created. The reason why Hanukkah isn't in the Jewish Bible is because prophecy had ended and the canon had been sealed close to two centuries before the events of Hanukkah.
