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Why is Hanukkah known as the Festival of Lights?

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Updated: 3/15/2025

Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights because it celebrates the miracle of a small amount of oil lasting for eight days in the Jewish temple's menorah. This event symbolizes hope, faith, and the triumph of light over darkness.

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What is Hanukkah known as?

The Festival of Lights.

Hanukkah is also known as the?

Festival of Lights

What else is Hanukkah known as?

The Festival of Lights

What is Hanukkah also known as?

The Festival of Lights

What other name is Hanukkah also known by?

the Festival of Lights

What is another name for the Jewish 'Festival of Lights'?

Another name for the "Festival of Lights" is Hanukkah.

What does Hanukkah translate as in English?

Hanukkah (×—× ×•×&rsaquo;×”) means "dedication"

What is Hanukkah sometimes called?

Hanukkah has only one Hebrew name and one English name:The Hebrew name is Hanukkah (also spelled other ways such as Chanukah). In Hebrew it is spelled only one way: ×—× ×•×&rsaquo;×”The English name is the Festival of Lights.

What religion or cultures is haunikkah based in?

Hanukkah, also known as the 'festival of lights', is based on Judaism.

What are the similarities of Hanukkah and Diwali?

It is the festival of lights.

What is the Jewish festival of lights called?

The holiday is called Channukah (Hanukkah).

What are three names for Hanukkah?

There are only 2 name: Hanukkah and Festival of Lights