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Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights.

It is celebrated in November or December for 8 days.

People called Jews, celebrate Hanukkah.

They believe that God created everything.

They read stories from the old Testament in a special book called the Torah.

Who celebrates Hanukkah?

This Jewish family are celebrating Hanukkah in December by lighting the menorah. They remember when the Jews rebuilt their temple 2000 years ago.

Each night of Hanukkah a candle is added to the menorah until all eight candles are alight on the last day.

It reminds Jewish people of the miracle of the lamp.....

What was the miracle of the lamp?When the Syrians destroyed the Jewish

temple, 2000 years ago in Jerusalem, the Jewish people were sad.

The Jews defeated the Syrians and rebuilt their temple. They dedicated it to God.

They wanted to light a lamp in the temple but there was only enough oil to keep it burning for 1 night.

It kept burning for 8 nights! What a miracle!

This menorah stands just outside the White House in Washington, USA.

During Hanukkah Jewish children are given chocolate coins called gelt.

During Hanukkah Jewish people eat Latkes.They are potato cakes made from grated potato , eggs, onion and flour.

Jewish children play with dreidel.They are four–sided spinning tops.