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Hanukkah

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Last Updated: March 6th 2009

Hanukkah (Chanukkah) is an 8 day Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the 2nd temple in Jerusalem. It's also known as Festival of Lights, as it is observed by the kindling of the lights of a special candelabrum, the Menorah or Hanukiah. The festival is celebrated for 8 days, one light is lit on each night of the holiday. On this day families exchange gifts each night, and fried foods are eaten.

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