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Because, like Purim, Hanukkah is not commanded in the Torah itself. See also:

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Who is allowed t attend Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is a holiday, not a show. Anyone can celebrate it.


What are Jews are allowed to do during Hanukkah celebrations?

It is customary to avoid time-consuming forms of work (such as sewing or car repair) during the first half-hour after lighting the candles. Other than that, Hanukkah doesn't have any behavioral restrictions.


Do you fast on hanukkah?

Fasting is prohibited during Hanukkah (Talmud, Rosh Hashanah 18b).


What are you forbidden to do during Hanukkah?

During the first half-hour when the candles are burning, there is a custom (not a full prohibition) to refrain from work. Also, the light of the Hanukkah-menorah shouldn't be used for mundane purposes. Other than that, there are no prohibitions specific to Hanukkah.


How do i write happy Hanukkah in Hebrew?

חנוכה שמחSee also: More about Hanukkah


What is the Hanukkah stand called?

It is called a Hanukiah or a Hanukkah menorah.


Can you light Hanukkah candles before Hanukkah if you have an electric menorah at work?

Electric menorahs are considered decoration and can be lit with any number of candles at any given time; unless this is your main menorah, in which case it should be lit during Hanukkah, with the blessings, at or after sundown.


What is the name of Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is the name of Hanukkah. In Hebrew it is spelled חֲנֻכָּה


Who was Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is a holiday, not a person.


What the is the real name for Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is the real name for Hanukkah. It can also be spelled Chanukah or חנוכה


What are Hanukkah people named?

Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. (They are not called "Hanukkah people")


Why do hanukkah people eat tamales at hanukkah?

There is no Jewish tradition of eating tamales on Hanukkah.