Channukah (Noun)
Meaning
(Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- During Channukah, Jewish families gather to light the menorah and share traditional foods.
- The family celebrated Channukah with a large party, inviting friends and relatives from all over the city.
- In Israel, Channukah is a popular time for school field trips and family vacations.
- Channukah begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev and lasts for eight days.
- At the local synagogue, a Channukah fair was held with games, food, and crafts for children.
Synonyms
- Festival Of Lights
- Hannukah
- Feast Of The Dedication
- Hanukkah
- Chanukah
- Channukkah
- Hanukah
- Chanukkah
- Feast Of Dedication
- Feast Of Lights