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When is Hannukah?





      It is celebrated from Sunday evening on December 22nd to Monday

      evening on December 30th.

       About Hannukah:





      Hannukah is a celebration that occurs for 8 nights which honors

      the Macabees who won a rebellion against the Greek-Syrians.

       Fun Facts about Hannukah:




      -It is also known as the Festival of Lights.

      - Grand Army Plaza in New York has the largest menorah in the

      world with the lighting 32 feet high and weighs 4,000 pounds.


      - The candles are added on the menorah right to left. However, the

      candles are actually lit left to right.


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