Happy Hanukkah

 

First candle is lit

a Macabees' religious 

ancient holiday.

(Image by Ri Butov from Pixabay)

Fun Facts About Hanukkah:

• Today marks the first candle lit for the Jewish holiday.
• Hanukkah means dedication.
• The Macabee Jewish people fought to reclaim their church.
• Inside of the church was their Hanukkah Menorah candelabra that has 9 candles.
• For each night they only had enough oil to light up only one candle over the span of 8 nights.
• The middle candle is called the Shamash and is used to light up the others.

Bibliography:

1. Silverman, Leah. Town and Country Magazine: 12 Facts About Hanukkah You Probably Didn't Know, https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g13787924/hanukkah-facts-history-story/ Dec. 10, 2020.