On December 21 jews celebrate Hanukkah, which is considered to be the festival of light. Hanukkah lasts 8 days and during this time jews celebrate the victory of the Maccabees over the Hellenistic Syrians . This victory is considered by the Jewish people a miracle. Hanukkah gathers a lot of rituals, the most importnat being the ritual of the candle lighting.
Hanukkah, the celebration of Light
On December 21 jews celebrate Hanukkah, which is considered to be the festival of light. Hanukkah lasts 8 days and during this time jews celebrate the victory of the Maccabees over the Hellenistic Syrians . This victory is considered by the Jewish people a miracle. Hanukkah gathers a lot of rituals, the most importnat being the ritual of the candle lighting.
