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Chanukah, and all other Jewish holidays go by the Jewish calendar months. Chanukah takes place on the 25th of the month of Kislev, which coincides with our months of November or December.
The holiday celebrates the re-dedication of the Temple, after it was destroyed by the Syrian-Greeks in the 2nd century BCE. That event occurred in the month of Kislev, which is why the holiday is celebrated when it is today.
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What are similarities between Christmas and Hanukkah?
Any similarity would be the result of Christmas influencing Hanukkah. Because Christmas is such a big holiday, certain practices were borrowed by some Jews to celebrate Hanukkah, such as gift-giving and some decorating.But the traditional practice of Hanukkah has nothing in common with Christmas.It should be noted that Hanukkah as it is observed by Orthodox Jews is not influenced by Christmas at all.
What are Hanukkah traditions in south America?
Eat latkes/fried pataoes I know it sounds wierd but they are good with apple sauce and you eat sweet patatoes plantains and srink graoe juice and light the menorah.
What season is Christmas celebrated in South Africa?
... its still celebrated on the same day... and christmas is in the winter in america... so its winter in south africa too ... lol
What are the winter months?
Seasons start and end on the equinoxes and the solstices. Winter begins on the winter solstice and ends on the spring equinox. It also depends on which hemisphere you are in, the northern or the southern. -- In the northern hemisphere, winter includes part of December, then January, February and part of March. The winter months are traditionally December, January, and February. -- In the southern hemisphere, winter includes part of June, then July, August, and part of September. The winter months are traditionally June, July, and August.
What special events occur during the winter season?
The main two events that occur during the winter season are Christmas which occurs on 25 December, and Hogmanay which occurs on 31 December. Hogmanay is particularly celebrated in Scotland where there are big parties on the streets of all the major towns and cities.
When is the Hanukkah festival celebrated?
For eight days, beginning on the 25th of Kislev, which occurs in the winter.
Why is hanukkah celebrated in the winter?
Because that's when the miracle of the oil occurred. The Jewish holidays are always celebrated in their appropriate seasons.
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.
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 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
What celebrates Hanukkah?
Hanukkah is the holiday. It's celebrated by Jewish people.
Is Hanukkah celebrated in Greece?
Yes
What religion is Hanukkah part of?
It is part of the Jewish religion (celebrated by Jews)
What county is hanakkah celebrated in?
Hanukkah is celebrated by Jews wherever they live.
How many sundowns are there during Hanukkah..... Is the evening of the last celebrated day considered a Hanukkah sundown?
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.
