Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that confirms Judaism’s beliefs and commemorates the rededication of Jerusalem’s Second Temple by burning candles on each of the festival’s 8 days.
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in the winter by lighting the nine candles of a menorah, a traditional Jewish candelabra with a “shamash” in the centre that lights all of them. Hanukkah is celebrated with traditional Jewish clothing, food, decorations, and activities.
What is Hanukkah, exactly?
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday honouring the Maccabees’ victory against the bigger Syrian army. It also honours a miracle that happened during that era, in which a single day’s worth of oil let the menorah (Hanukkiah or Hanukkah Menorah) in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem burn for 8 days.
Hanukkah Traditions to Celebrate
Hanukkah is a joyful event when families and friends gather to celebrate the final victory of light over darkness by burning candles for 8 nights and participating in some of the festive Hanukkah traditions.
- Lighting the Menorah
- Playing Dreidel
- Eating Fried Food
- Hanukkah Gelt
- Giving Gifts
- Hanukkah Music
Jewish Celebrities Celebrated Hanukkah
Although most people are aware that celebrities such as Gal Gadot and Barbra Streisand are Jewish, did you realize that the following celebrities are also Jewish who Celebrated Hanukkah this year?
- Mila Kunis
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Paul Rudd
- Bar Refaeli
- Kat Dennings
- Rande Gerber
- Gabriel Macht
- Madeleine Albright
- Emmanuel Lubezki
- Alicia Silverstone
- Eric Dane
- Yael Grobglas
- Adam Levine
- Drake
- Amanda Peet
- Charlie Puth
- Daniel Day-Lewis
- Sean Penn
- P!nk
- Sara Paxton
- Harrison Ford
- Lenny Kravitz
- Goldie Hawn
- Amy Schumer
- Scarlett Johansson
- Timothee Chalamet
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Lisa Bonet
- Jennifer Connelly
- Chris Pine
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Joan Collins
- David Beckham
- Bruno Mars
- Zac Efron
- Mandy Moore
- Louis C.K.
- Lily Collins
- Josh Radnor
- Seth Rogen
FAQs: People also ask
Is Hanukkah comparable to Christmas?
The “Jewish Christmas,” as it’s known. Adam Sandler wrote a song about this holiday. Hanukkah, on the other hand, isn’t a very religious celebration for Jews, notwithstanding its status as the most important Jewish holiday due to its proximity to Christmas. It’s not.
On Hanukkah, what foods are eaten?
Jewish family celebrates Hanukkah by eating latkes (fried potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (sweet potato pancakes) for eight days (fried jelly doughnuts).
Could there be a trend? Fried dishes are common in traditional Hanukkah foods as a reminder of the oil in the legend of Hanukkah.
What’s the spoken language of Hanukkah?
It should come as no surprise that the word Hanukkah is taken from Hebrew and that Hebrew and English use distinct alphabets. As a result, if Hebrew words are to be read in English, they must be transliterated (translated from one alphabet to another).
What kind of Hanukkah gifts do you give?
Gold gelt coins (gold-foil chocolate coins), a dreidel, and handwritten blessings to say as the Hanukkah candles are lit are all good ideas. Add a beautiful blue and silver ribbon to the top of your gift jar.
What are Children’s Hanukkah Gifts?
- Wooden Hanukkah Menorah
- Toy Set
- Latke Flipper
- Happy Hanukkah Baby Bib
- Window Clings Hanukkah Symbols
- Custom Dreidel
- Board Games
- Hanukkah Placemats
- Books
What are Adults’ Hanukkah Gifts?
- Eco-Friendly Menorah Candles
- Kitchen Apron
- Gifts from Israel
- Hanukkah Menorah Drip Tray
- Personalized Electronics
- Hanukkah Wreath
- Blue Cookware
- Star of David Coasters
- Tickets to a Festival of Lights Event
- Latke Ingredient Basket
What are Host‘s Hanukkah Gifts?
- Kosher Gift Basket
- Baking Pan and Hanukkah Cookie Cutters
- Celebrations of Friendship
- Hanukkah Gift Jar
- Fun Kitchen Gadgets
- Hanukkah Menorah Candles
- Personalized Doormat
- White Roses in a Blue Vase
- Nine-Candled Hanukkah Menorah
