BELIEVE IN MIRACLES

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Hanukkah or Chanukkah, also known as The Festival of Lights, is one of the most beloved Jewish holidays, full of light and joy and family celebration. The eight-day Jewish celebration commemorates the rededication of the Second Holy Temple in Jerusalem (2nd century BCE) following a long revolt of the Jews, led by Judah Maccabee, against their Greek-Syrian oppressors. 

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According to legend, Judah Maccabee and the other Jews who took part in the rededication of the Second Temple witnessed what they believed to be a miracle. Even though there was only enough untainted olive oil to keep the Temple's 7 branched menorah’s candles burning for a single day, the flames continued flickering for eight nights, leaving them time to find a fresh supply. This wondrous event inspired the Jewish sages to proclaim a yearly eight-day festival, and the reason the Hanukkah Menorah (called Hanukkiah) has 8 branches. A 9th candle holder is for the Shamash, the designated helper candle. 

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Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December.

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Quilled in grey and bursting with deep pomegranate red,

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