▷ Why Is Hanukkah Known As The Festival Of Lights?

Hanukkah, which is sometimes called the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day long Jewish celebration. It is held in the Hebrew month of Kislev, which usually falls in November or December. Hanukkah celebrates the Jews’ victory over the Syrians, who tried to force the Jews to abandon their religion in favor of a foreign culture. During the Jews’ struggle to rededicate the Temple in Jerusalem, they lit up the Menorah, or the Temple lamp, with oil from a single canister of oil, which miraculously lasted for eight days.

In celebration of this miracle, Jews observe Hanukkah for eight days, lighting Menorahs each night that are filled with specially prepared Hanukkah candles. The flames of the Menorah, or Chanukiah, are considered a symbol of freedom and hope. This is why Hanukkah is known as The Festival of Lights.

The main focus of the celebration is the lighting of the hanukkiyah, an eight-branched Menorah. All Jews are invited to display the hanukkiyah in their windows during Hanukkah, and on the first night, it is traditional to light the Shamash (the helper candle) and use it to light eleven additional candles. One candle is lit on each subsequent night of the holiday, until the eighth night when all the candles are burning.

The recitation of blessings after the menorah-lighting is also a very important part of the Hanukkah ritual. Most Jews recite two blessings after lighting the Menorah – one for the observance of Shabbat and another for the special holiness of the day. As the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is the symbol of hope and freedom, and is a joyous celebration of faith and tradition. People often gather together to share stories, exchange gifts, and enjoy food, music, and games.

Hanukkah is an important celebration in the Jewish culture and is celebrated with joy and unity. Whether its gathering around the menorah with family and friends, lighting the candles, or exchanging gifts, Hanukkah is a memorable holiday filled with the light and spirit of hope and freedom. As a sacred festival that celebrates the Jewish people’s freedom from oppression, Hanukkah stands for the importance of spiritual and religious liberty. On Hanukkah, we celebrate that freedom by lighting the Hanukkah candles and embracing the warmth and light that has shone for centuries.

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