6 Hanukkah Traditions, Games and Activities to Know About

 

Celebrating Hanukkah

In the United States, Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is one of the most widely known Jewish holidays, even outside of the Jewish community. The eight nights of Hanukkah and Christmas Day are both observed in December. Other than that, the two holidays have nothing in common.

While Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, Hanukkah celebrates another miracle entirely. Hillel International explains that after the Maccabees’ victory over their oppressors, a small amount of oil lasted for eight nights — hence, eight nights of celebration.

Whether you’re already familiar with Hanukkah traditions or you’re learning about them for the first time, here are six of the things that make this winter holiday so special.

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