Nine Facts for the Nine Candles of Hanukkah Hanukkah is the yearly “Festival of Lights” holiday on the 25th day of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. Jews worldwide celebrate the victory of Jewish troops and Judah Maccabee over Greek soldiers and the purified oil which lit the menorah for eight days continuously—hence the eight-day, eight-night… Continue reading 9 Crazy Facts for the 9 Candles of Hanukkah