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What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?

Hanukkah, or Chanukah in Hebrew, is the Jewish festival of light.

The word Hanukkah means dedication and celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history.

The dates of Hanukkah change every year, but it always falls in November or December and lasts for eight days.

De-Graft has more on how it is celebrated.

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