Happy Hanukkah 2024!
Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 25th, and lasts for eight nights. The holiday ends at sundown on January 2nd, 2025. . .. . .

Happy Hanukkah ! ! ! 

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A Brief History:
Origination: The origin of Hanukkah ( or Chanukah), also referred to as Hanukkah and recognized as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish celebration that honors the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. The holiday, known in Hebrew as חֲנֻכָּה (pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew), is celebrated over eight consecutive nights and days.

vegan Hanukkah potluck on Unsplash courtesy of Openverse

More About Hanukkah: Hanukkah is considered to be of lesser religious importance compared to other Jewish festivals. The menorah features nine candles, with the central candle known as the shamus, or servant. This shamus is responsible for lighting the eight additional candles associated with Hanukkah.

Hanukkah Candles The candles of Hanukkah are intended solely for enjoyment and should not be utilized for any practical or functional purposes. The presence of the shamus ensures that the Hanukkah candles are not inadvertently employed to ignite a fire in the fireplace or for any other practical use.

Gift Giving: Traditionally, gift-giving does not form a part of the Hanukkah celebration. A popular activity during this holiday is playing dreidel, which is a gambling game. Additionally, the consumption of fried foods is customary during Hanukkah, symbolizing the oil that was used to illuminate the lamps.

File:18th century Hannukah lamp from Italy – Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme courtesy of Openverse

Celebrated: Hanukkah is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar, it commences on the 25th of Kislev, which can fall between late November and late December in the Gregorian calendar.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

Trivia: Hannukah customs:

• Illuminate the menorah throughout the eight nights of the festival.
• Engage in the dreidel game and share the rules with others.
• Distribute gelt or chocolate coins as a festive treat.
• Remember to include fried foods in your celebrations! Consider pastries, donuts, and latkes, with a variety of latke recipes available at My Jewish
• Learning for your exploration.
• Extend invitations to friends to partake in your traditions.
• Recount the story of Chanukah.

Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash

The Present:
Hanukkah is another great part of getting ready for our holidays that are upcoming, and holiday shopping.

The Future:
Hanukkah will always be a part of getting ready for our holidays! Let’s give and receive thanks with the holiday this great year and in the years to come. . .

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