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HANUKKAH

HANUKKAH. Mary Claire Paddock and Abby Norton. DESCRIPTION. Over 2,000 years ago the Jews won a war although they were outnumbered. . DESCRIPTION. Once the Jews won the war they restored the sacred lamp (menorah). It only had oil to last one day but instead lasted eight!.

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HANUKKAH

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  1. HANUKKAH Mary Claire Paddock and Abby Norton

  2. DESCRIPTION • Over 2,000 years ago the Jews won a war although they were outnumbered.

  3. DESCRIPTION • Once the Jews won the war they restored the sacred lamp (menorah). It only had oil to last one day but instead lasted eight!

  4. Origin of hanukkah • Hanukkah originated in Jerusalem which is where the war took place.

  5. Where it takes place • Hanukkah takes place anywhere around the world that Jews live.

  6. Biggest celebration • The lighting of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah takes place in Manhattan, New York.

  7. Is hanukkah religious? • Yes, Hanukkah is a religious holiday. Hanukkah is just as important to Jewish people as Christmas is to Christians.

  8. Symbols • The menorah, dreidel, and the Hanukkah gelt are all important symbols for this holiday.

  9. traditions • The lighting of the menorah, making sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts), and playing games with the dreidel.

  10. Fun fact • Hanukkah is spelt differently by different people. Some name it as Chanukkah while the majority of people name it as Hanukah.

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