Hannukah (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 family gathered around the menorah to light the candles on the first night of Hanukkah.
- Hanukkah is often referred to as the Festival of Lights due to the miracle of the oil.
- During Hanukkah, it's customary to exchange gifts with family and friends.
- The children eagerly awaited the start of Hanukkah so they could play with their new dreidels.
- The synagogue held a special Hanukkah service to celebrate the rededication of the Temple.
Synonyms
- Festival Of Lights
- Feast Of The Dedication
- Hanukkah
- Chanukah
- Channukkah
- Hanukah
- Chanukkah
- Feast Of Dedication
- Channukah
- Feast Of Lights