Hanukkah
Near the time of the winter solstice, the people of the Jewish faith celebrate Hanukkah, or
the Festival of Lights, in remembrance of a miracle that took place in Palestine over 2100
years ago. This festival is a rededication of the Jewish people to the ideals of religious
freedom and political liberty under God. The Hanukkah festival lasts eight days. The
principal ceremony is the lighting of the Menorah candles, following the same ritual as in
the original ceremony. The candles symbolize faith, freedom, courage, love, charity,
integrity, knowledge and peace.