Wishing our Jewish friends a happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, begins this year on December 7. Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that lasts for eight days. The festival commemorates the Maccabean Revolt when Jews fought against the Seleucid Empire from 167 to 160BCE. The dates of the festivities change from year to year. Explore: There are many symbols and traditions used during Hanukkah. Research what foods are traditionally eaten, the type of gifts given and the meaning of the lighting of the Menorah. You can also see if you can play with a dreidel.