^ Usually spelled חֲנוּכָּה‎, pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, [ˈχanukə] or [ˈχanikə] in Yiddish; a transliteration also romanized as Chanukah, Ḥanukah, Chanuka, Chanukkah, Hanuka, and other …

Dec 14, 2025 · Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means …

Jan 13, 2026 · Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that begins at sundown on Kislev 25 (typically in December, according to the Gregorian calendar) and is celebrated for eight days. Hanukkah …

Dec 9, 2025 · In 2025, this 8-day Jewish “festival of lights" (also called Chanukah) begins on Sunday, December 14, at sundown. Learn all about Hanukkah dates, customs such as the nightly menorah …

What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for “dedication,” is the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent …

Dec 7, 2009 · Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It usually falls in late November or December on the secular calendar. Learn about the tradition and celebration.

Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, …