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.