Festival Of Lights (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 festival of lights, also known as Hanukkah, is a joyous celebration in the Jewish community.
- During the festival of lights, families gather to light the menorah and exchange gifts.
- The story of the miracle of oil is retold every year during the festival of lights to remind people of the significance of the holiday.
- The festival of lights is a time for Jews around the world to come together and celebrate their heritage.
- The festival of lights is often marked with traditional foods, such as latkes and sufganiyot, which are fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the oil.
Synonyms
- Hannukah
- Feast Of The Dedication
- Hanukkah
- Chanukah
- Channukkah
- Hanukah
- Chanukkah
- Feast Of Dedication
- Channukah
- Feast Of Lights