Start of Hanukkah

Hanukkah reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the festival.

Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish

Tradition/Practices: Hanukkah is celebrated by playing dreidel, singing celebratory songs, exchanging gifts, making delicious Hanukkah recipes that remind us of the oil that burned for eight days at the temple in Jerusalem and lighting candles while chanting specified blessings.

Dates: December 14 – December 22