However, the Menorah miraculously stayed lit for eight nights. The most common tradition of Hanukkah is the lighting of a commemorative menorah. Many families of the Jewish faith will commonly ...

The special menorah used for Hanukkah has eight branches, with a ninth place for the candle called shamash from which all others are lit. The tradition calls for candles with a real flame ...

In 2024, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Dec. 25 and is celebrated until the last night on Thursday, Jan. 2. Hanukkah (alternately spelled Chanukah), means "dedication" in Hebrew, and commemorates the ...

One candle is lit each day of Hanukkah. The menorah is usually placed in a window or a doorway. A spinning top with letters printed on its side was played in both Germany and England starting in ...