Hanukkah
⭐ MasteredHanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights lasting eight nights. Families light a menorah, adding a candle each night, and eat foods fried in oil like latkes.
A dreidel is a spinning top used in a Hanukkah game.
All about Hanukkah
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, which lasts for eight nights. It commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of oil that burned for eight days, although there was only enough for one.
Families light the candles of a menorah, adding one more candle each night. Traditional foods are fried in oil, such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (doughnuts). Children often play dreidel, a spinning top game, and receive small gifts.
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Real-life uses of Hanukkah
- Lighting the menorah with the family each night
- Cooking potato latkes together
- Playing dreidel with friends
Frequently asked questions about Hanukkah
What is a menorah?
A candelabra with branches for candles. A Hanukkah menorah has nine branches, one for each night plus a helper candle called the shamash.
What is a dreidel?
A four-sided spinning top used in a traditional game. Each side has a Hebrew letter that determines what happens next.
Is Hanukkah the same as Passover?
No. Hanukkah is a festival of lights in winter, while Passover is a spring festival that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt.