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Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that is observed to celebrate the victory of the Jewish
Maccabees' military over the Greek-Syrians. Jewish Hanukkah holiday usually falls
in the Jewish month of Kislev in December. This makes people believe that it is
the Jewish Christmas. But, in reality it is a different festival, which has its own history and traditions. Read further to have a better understanding of Hanukka
meaning:
Hanukkah is also known by the name Chanukah, so there is nothing to
be confused
regarding what is Chanukah? It marks the celebration of Jewish national survival
and religious freedom. It is commemorated to honor the rededication of the Temple
of Jerusalem in 165 BC. It is also called the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication
and Feast of the Maccabees.
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