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  • The Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah
  • Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication or Jewish Christmas
  • It is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire of the 2nd century BCE.
  • Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.
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What celebrates Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is the holiday. It's celebrated by Jewish people.


Where does Hanukkah be celebrated at?

The 8-day festival of Hanukkah is celebrated in the homes of Jewish people. Sometimes synagogues and Jewish schools also have Hanukkah parties.


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.


By what kind of people was Hanukkah first celebrated?

by Jewish people (the same as today).


Which religions group celebrates Hanukkah?

Jewish people


Where do Hanukkah celebrations take place?

Hanukkah celebrations take place anywhere there are Jewish people. It is most commonly celebrated in the home.


Do people go to a hall to celebrate Hanukkah?

No. Hanukkah is celebrated in the home with your family; and special prayers are added in the regular synagogue services.


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.


Where is Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is celebrated in the home, by Jews around the world.


Where do Jewish kids go for Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is celebrated in the home.


What festival is celebrated on Hanukkah?

Hanukkah (channukkah) is the name of the festival.


What day was Hanukkah celebrated?

Hanukkah was first celebrated in 164 BCE, starting on the 25th of Kislev of that year.See dates of Hanukkah for the next couple of decades on this linked page.See also:More about Hanukkah