hannukah

/ˈhɑːnəkə/
noun
  1. An eight-day Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, also known as the Festival of Lights.
    • Hannukah is a time for family gatherings and eating foods fried in oil, like latkes.
    • Every year, my family lights the menorah during Hannukah.
    • Children often receive gifts and play with dreidels during Hannukah.