▷ How Much Days Till Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights that is celebrated for 8 days and nights starting on the 25th day of the Jewish month Kislev. Hanukkah means “dedication” and marks the liberation of the Jews from the Syrians by the Maccabees in 168BC. The festival celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Syrian-Greeks defiled it. Hanukkah is a wonderful time that many Jews celebrate and honor. It is a time for reflection, socializing, family gatherings, gift giving, and, of course, eating traditional foods. So, how much days till Hanukkah?

Hanukkah is an 8 day celebration, so the amount of days until Hanukkah can vary from year to year depending on the Jewish calendar. Generally, Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev which could be anywhere from late November to late December depending on the year. The exact dates of Hanukkah are determined by the Jewish calendar which follows a lunar cycle. In 2021, Hanukkah starts on the evening of Thursday, December 10 and ends on the evening of Friday, December 18.

Calculating Hanukkah Dates

Calculating the dates of Hanukkah isn’t as simple as flipping a calendar and marking down the days until the holiday. The exact day depends on the moon and other Jewish observances. The Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar with 12-14 months with 29-30 days. The first day of the month is determined by a combination of the sun and the moon, and thus may be different from the Gregorian calendar. Plus, the determination of leap year and when the months are added or skipped heavily impacts Hanukkah.

How Much Days Till Hanukkah?

For many Jews, counting down the days until Hanukkah is half the fun. Every year there is an excitement that builds up in anticipation of the holiday. In 2021, Hanukkah begins in the evening of Thursday, December 10 and ends on the evening of Friday, December 18. This means that there are 8 days of Hanukkah, with the first day starting on December 10 and the last day ending on December 18. So, for those that are eagerly counting the days, it’s 34 days till Hanukkah in 2021.

Traditional Celebrations for Hanukkah

Throughout Hanukkah, there are many traditions that take place. On each night of Hanukkah, a special blessing is recited and the traditional Menorah, or Hanukiah, is lit. This is accompanied by traditional Hanukkah songs and treats such as fried doughnuts, potato pancakes, and applesauce. Other activities include playing with a dreidel, a four sided spinning top with Hebrew letters on each side that is used to play a game; or by exchanging presents or ‘Hanukkah gelt’, tiny boxes of coins and candy which were once given to children by their parents for use in buying treats or playing the dreidel game.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, the countdown to Hanukkah is always an exciting one. This year, Hanukkah will be celebrated from the evening of Thursday, December 10 through the evening of Friday, December 18. From the time of writing, that means that there are only 34 days till Hanukkah! So, if you’re feeling excited for the coming holiday, take a few moments to count down the days until Hanukkah arrives and all the fun traditions that come along with it.

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