Feast Of The Dedication (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
- The feast of the dedication, also known as Hanukkah, is an eight-day celebration of light and miracles in the Jewish faith.
- During the feast of the dedication, families gather to light the hanukkiah and exchange gifts with one another.
- The macabees were honored during the feast of the dedication for bravely reclaiming and purifying the Temple.
- An important tradition during the feast of the dedication involves eating foods fried in oil to symbolize the miraculous lamp oil.
- The story of the feast of the dedication is recounted through songs, readings, and prayers throughout the eight-day holiday.
Synonyms
- Festival Of Lights
- Hannukah
- Hanukkah
- Chanukah
- Channukkah
- Hanukah
- Chanukkah
- Feast Of Dedication
- Channukah
- Feast Of Lights