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Hanukkah is unique. It is a minor commemoration a war fought for religious freedom, but because of its proximity to Christmas, some people might (mistakenly) look for comparisons.
Kwanzaa, which was invented in 1966, might be the only holiday that has any visual similarity. It has a similar-looking candle holder.
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What festivals is there during Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is a festival.No other festival in another tradition necessarilycoincides with Hanukkah, since the date of Hanukkah is set by using the Hebrew calendar while the festivals of other religions are set using different calendars.
What festival is like the Jewish festival Hanukkah?
There are no festivals similar to Hanukkah at all. However, among non-Orthodox Jews, Hanukkah has borrowed some practices from Christmas, such as gift giving, which give the appearance of a similarity. But actually, the only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the gelt (coins) given to children.
What is a Hebrew festival-a Pesach b Hanukkah c Sukkot d Purim?
All of those are Jewish festivals.
What clothes do youy wear on Hanukkah?
There are no particular clothing requirements for Hanukkah in Jewish law. Whatever is acceptable for the rest of the year is good for Hanukkah too. Hanukkah is not one of the major Jewish festivals.
Which religion celebrates yon kippur and Hanukkah?
The religion that celebrates yon kippur and Hanukkah is known as Judaism, which is the oldest religion...they also celebrate pesach, sukkot, purim and many other Jewish festivals.
How do you write happy hanukkah?
Just like this: Happy Hanukkah
Is Hanukkah a high holiday?
No, Hanukkah is one of the minor Jewish holidays, despite being perhaps the most well known outside of the Jewish community. Unlike the major Jewish festivals, work is permitted on the days of Hanukkah. The High Holy Days are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Is there special clothing for the holiday of Hanukkah?
No, nothing in particular. It's proper to dress nicely, but that holds true for the Sabbath and all festivals.
Why is work allowed on Hanukkah?
Because, like Purim, Hanukkah is not commanded in the Torah itself. See also:More about Hanukkah
What Jewish holiday commemorates the cleansing of the temple by the Maccabees?
Hanukkah
Why do Jews light the candles is it because it is Hanukkah?
We light candles on the following occasions: Each night of Hanukkah Shortly before the onset of the Sabbath Shortly before each of the festivals listed in Leviticus ch.23 Yahrtzeit memorial candles
What is the mnemonic for Hanukkah?
The candleholder is called a Chanukiyah (Hanukkah-menorah), which sounds like Chanukah.
