hanukkah

/ˈhɑːnəkə/
noun
  1. An eight-day Jewish holiday celebrating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, also known as the Festival of Lights.
    • My friend invited me to her family's Hanukkah dinner.
    • Hanukkah is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah each night.
    • During Hanukkah, it is traditional to exchange small gifts.
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