The Festival of Lights
It is not mentioned in the Torah but Hanukkah is one of the most joyous and highly anticipated Jewish festivals of the entire year. It's the Festival of Lights and tells the story of the Maccabees, and their victory over their oppressors and the miracle of the menorah burning for eight full days.
Potato latkes, beef brisket, sufganiyot, and gelt are just some of the yummies our Jewish friends will be enjoying as Hanukkah begins tonight. It is NOT Jewish Christmas. It is a celebration of something completely different and with different traditions. Oh and while Christmas is twelve days long, Hanukkah is celebrated for a duration of eight days, ending this year on Friday, December 18th.
So, tonight or tomorrow, be sure to wish all of your Jewish friends a Happy Hanukkah!
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