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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).
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What object is important in Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah (candelabra).
Who brought Hanukkah to the US?
Jews
How do kids celebrate Hanukkah in us?
Kids celebrate Hanukkah almost the same in all countries, but in the US, gift-giving is more common than it is outside the US.
Why is the word dedicate important to Hanukkah?
Because they rededicated the Temple to God. http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
What is the most important part of Hanukkah?
lighting the menorah
What is most important part of Hanukkah?
lighting the menorah
What is most important holiday of Jews?
the most important holiday of the jewish religion is hanukkah
How do people feel about Hanukkah?
1) It's a time of happiness. 2) Like Purim, it reminds us that God is with us even when He seems hidden. 3) Among its other lessons, Hanukkah reminds us to avoid Hellenization (assimilation).
Is Hanukkah a special holiday?
Jewish holidays have varying levels of specialness and holiness. While Hanukkah is certainly special, it is a minor holiday, not as important as (for example) Passover.
Do jews celebrate Hanukkah?
Yes; it is one of the minor Jewish holidays. Lots of non-jewish people think Chanukkah is the most important holiday to us, and that is simply not true.
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.
Where is Hanukkah celebrated in one country or more?
Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah in every country where they live. Most Jews live in the US, Canada, Israel, and Europe.
