10 Interesting Fact About Hanukkah

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• Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 days and starts on different dates each year.
• Hanukkah is not the most important Jewish religion, but is one of the most famous in the whole world.
• The name Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew word Chanak which means filling or decorating.
• Hanukkah is celebrated to commemorate the victory of the Jews in the Makkabi war against Seleukia's government in the 2nd century BC.
• During Hanukkah, Jews eat fried food such as Sufganiyot and Latkes.
• Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights because of the use of Menorah which has 9 candles.
• Every night for 8 days, one additional candle will be turned on in Menorah, until all 8 candles turn on on the last night.
• Hanukkah is the time to give gifts to others, especially children.
• In Israel, Hanukkah is often celebrated with music and dance performances, as well as a large Menorah parade.
• Hanukkah is also a symbol of the courage and determination of the Jews in maintaining their religion and culture.