This Jewish holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. The ...

However, the Second Book of the Maccabees (c. 124 BCE), written in Egypt, notes that Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days ...

Yes, the first day of Hanukkah is on Christmas this year, Dec. 25. It begins at sundown. Hanukkah ends at sundown on Jan. 2. Why is Hanukkah so late this year? Hanukkah always begins on the 25th of ...

Hanukkah means "dedication" in Hebrew. It's usually in December, but the dates change every year since Judaism follows a lunar calendar. The National Menorah lit in Washington, DC, is 30 feet tall and ...

It's not a generic 'light in the darkness' tale. It's about preserving what makes a culture distinct and valuable.

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — USATodayNetwork. Gabrielle Dorn, 9, of Viera, loves the flavors of Hanukkah. "My favorite thing is all the food we get ...

(CNN) — Here is some background information about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. In 2025, Hanukkah will start on December 14 at sunset and will end December 22, at sunset. In 2024, Hanukkah will start ...

Once a year, people get together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Sure, you're familiar with families coming together to light a menorah at this time, but there's so much to the religious holiday ...

Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights, is upon us. The Jewish holiday celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. The lighting of the menorah is perhaps the most well-known ...