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When is Hanukkah This Year? Hanukkah 2008
By LeslieWhen is Hanukkah This Year? While the secular (also referred to as Gregorian) calendar is based on the earth's rotation around the sun, the Hebrew calendar calculates months according to the moon and years according to the sun. Therefore, Hanukkah is does not fall on the same day every year. In 2008, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday December 21. It is a eight-day holiday both in Israel and outside of Israel. More Jewish Calendar Facts The 12 months of the Jewish calendar contain 354 days. The shortfall of 11 days from the 365 secular calendar is made up by adding a thirteenth month every few years. Each new Jewish month begins and ends with the appearance of the new moon. Months of the Hebrew calendar are: Nisan, Iyar, ...
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The Hanukkah Story
Hanukkah, (meaning 'dedication' in Hebrew)Â is celebrated for eight days and nights, starting on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar (which is November-December on the Gregorian calendar). ... -
When is Hanukkah This Year? Hanukkah 2008
When is Hanukkah This Year? While the secular (also referred to as Gregorian) calendar is based on the earth's rotation around the sun, the Hebrew calendar calculates months according ...
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Hanukkah is a holiday that says, "Never lose hope." It is also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, and Feast of the Maccabees. It is ...
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Jewish Recipes for Hanukkah
Hanukkah comes with its own special food traditions and recipes. Soofganiot (doughnuts) and latkes or livivot (potato pancakes) are popular Hanukkah treats. Traditionally, fried food and dairy food ...
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Hanukkah Fun Facts
- Hanukkah can be spelled in many different ways, including Chanukah, Chanukkah, and Hanukkah.
- The meaning of the word "Hanukkah" in Hebrew is "Dedication".
- Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. Because the Hebrew calendar is lunar rather than solar, the dates vary from the Western calendar. It is celebrated sometime in November-December on the Gregorian calendar.
- Until the late 1800's Hanukkah was a minor holiday. Thereafter, it became one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays.
- There are nine candles on the Hanukkah menorah.
- The Hanukkah menorah is also called a Hanukkiah or Chanukiah.
- There is a special candle on the menorah called "Shamash". It is a helper candle that is lit first and used to light the remaining candles every night of Hanukkah.
- All together 44 candles are needed to observe the 8 nights of Hanukkah.
- Traditionally, fried food and dairy food are eaten during Hanukkah.
- Two popular foods for Hanukkah are Soofganiot (doughnuts) and latkas (potato pancakes).
