Chanukkah
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- noun
- /ˈhɑːnʊkə/
:
Janucá
- We celebrate Chanukkah every year.
Examples
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During Chanukkah, families gather each night to light the menorah and celebrate together.
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On Chanukkah, it is customary to play games with a dreidel and enjoy traditional foods.
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My family lights the menorah every night during Chanukkah.
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The story of Chanukkah is taught in many religious school programs.
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We exchange small gifts with friends and relatives for each of the eight days of Chanukkah.
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Happy Chanukkah to everyone!
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Many people hang decorations and display their menorahs prominently during Chanukkah.
Synonyms
An eight-day Jewish festival when families light a special candle holder and eat traditional foods
An eight-day Jewish festival when families light candles to remember the Temple in Jerusalem being made holy again
An eight-day Jewish festival in winter called Hanukkah that celebrates the Temple in Jerusalem being made holy again
An eight-day Jewish festival also called Hanukkah that remembers the Temple in Jerusalem being made holy again
An eight-day Jewish holiday called Hanukkah when families light candles each night to remember a miracle
An eight-day Jewish holiday celebrating the Temple in Jerusalem being made holy again by lighting a menorah
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chanukkah comes from the Hebrew word hanukkah, which means 'dedication' and is like the English word 'dedicate'. It remembers the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem, which is why people light the menorah for eight nights.