▷ What Day Is Today In Hanukkah?

Today is the second day of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 165 BCE. It is held on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev and lasts eight days.

Hanukkah is always held on the 25th of Kislev, but the specific days may change year-to-year. This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 10th and ends the evening of December 18th. On the first night of Hanukkah, the candles on the menorah are lit one at a time, starting with a blessing over the first candle. Each night, additional candles are lit until all eight candles are lit together on the eighth night.

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1 Hanukkah Traditions and Celebrations

Hanukkah Traditions and Celebrations

Lighting the Menorah

The menorah is an important symbol of the holiday. Each night of Hanukkah, one new candle is lit and placed in the menorah until all eight candles are lit on the eighth night. The lighting of the menorah is accompanied by blessings over wine or grape juice and is usually performed in a public display.

Gifts and Treats

Gift-giving is one of the most beloved Hanukkah traditions. One of the most traditional Hanukkah gifts is a package of Hanukkah gelt, which includes coins made of chocolate. Other popular treats people enjoy during Hanukkah are chocolate coins, latkes (potato pancakes), sufganiyot (jelly donuts), and cheese blintzes.

Playing Dreidel

Dreidel is a traditional Jewish game played on Hanukkah. The game is played with a four-sided spinning top that has a Hebrew letter on each side. The four Hebrew letters are shin, nun, gimel, and hay, which stand for the phrase “Nes Gadol Haya Sham”, meaning “A great miracle happened there.” Players spin the dreidel and depending on the letter that lands face-up, they either receive or give away a treat.

Hanukkah is an exciting event that celebrates faith and brings families together. Through lighting the menorah, exchanging gifts, and playing dreidel, Hanukkah is a time of joy and traditions for everyone.

Today is the second night of Hanukkah and families around the world are gathering to light the candles on the menorah and celebrate this special holiday. As Hanukkah continues, it is a time of reflection on our traditions and heritage, while being a reminder of the importance of unity and faith in humanity.

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