The joyous eight day celebration of
Chanukah,
the Festival of Lights, commemorates the ancient reinstitution of the traditional Jewish service in the Temple. To renew the service, Judah needed pure olive oil to kindle the lamp which burned continuously in the Temple. He was able to find only a small vial sufficient for one day. Through a miracle, this one day supply sufficed for eight days. This is why families light a candle on each night of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah gifts
should generally arrive before sundown the day before the official celebration. Appropriate Hanukkah gifts include fresh flower arrangements in pastel colors or bright and cheery hues, blooming and green plant gifts (usually other than poinsettias), and fruit baskets (without meats or animal fats). For other seasonal gift ideas, visit the categories below.
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