▷ What Is Hanukkah Sometimes Called?

Hanukkah is one of the most treasured Jewish holidays, celebrated for eight days every year. This holiday is known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication. But did you know that Hanukkah is sometimes known by other names?

Hanukkah is officially known as the Festival of Lights, also known as the “Festival of Re-Dedication” and sometimes as the Feast of Dedication (Hebrew: Chag Ha’orim). This is because it commemorates the Maccabees’ rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem and is celebrated by lighting menorahs (or Chanukiot). This festival is also known as the “Feast of Lights” and the “Feast of Dedication”, which are general terms for the holiday.

The holiday is also sometimes called the Festival of the Rededication, to mark the rededication of the Temple following the successful revolt of the Maccabees who rose up in rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in 165 BCE. The victory of the Maccabees allowed for the Jewish people to once again practice their religion freely and without fear.

In addition, Hanukkah is sometimes called the Festival of Lamps, in reference to the traditional lighting of lamps, that symbolizes the miracles that occurred during the revolt and its celebration.

Finally, the holiday is sometimes referred to as Chanukah, which is Hebrew for “dedication”, and is derived from the Hebrew word for “welcoming”.

Hanukkah is one of the most important Jewish holidays and is celebrated by Jews around the world. Not only is it a festive holiday, but it also serves as a reminder to all of the Jewish people of the miracles that occurred during the Maccabees’ revolt. There are many names by which Hanukkah is sometimes called, but no matter what, it remains an important time of celebration and joy.

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