Because that's when the miracle of the oil occurred. The Jewish holidays are always celebrated in their appropriate seasons.
For eight days, beginning on the 25th of Kislev, which occurs in the winter.
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home, by Jews around the world.
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home.
Hanukkah (channukkah) is the name of the festival.
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
The 8-day festival of Hanukkah is celebrated in the homes of Jewish people. Sometimes synagogues and Jewish schools also have Hanukkah parties.
Hanukkah is the holiday. It's celebrated by Jewish people.
Yes
It is part of the Jewish religion (celebrated by Jews)
there are eight. the evening entering into the eighth day is the last celebrated night of hanukkah, while the evening at the end of the eighth day is not part of hanukkah.
Hanukkah is celebrated by Jews wherever they live.
Because the Jewish Temple was rededicated on the 25th of Kislev, a winter month.For more about Hanukkah:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-holidays/hanukkah