Hanukkah (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.
- The children were excited to receive gifts and eat traditional Hanukkah treats like latkes and sufganiyot.
- During Hanukkah, many Jewish families exchange gifts and spend time with loved ones.
- The synagogue held a special Hanukkah service to commemorate the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem.