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It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and restoring its menorah, or lamp.
The miracle of Hanukkah is that only one vial of oil was found with just enough oil to illuminate the Temple lamp for one day, and yet it lasted for eight full days. We celebrate Hanukkah at home by lighting the menorah each night we light one additional candle to the number from the previous night , playing dreidel , and eating special foods unique to Hanukkah.
Some people also sing Hanukkah songs or exchange gifts after lighting the menorah, which is also called a hanukkiah. They fought a three-year guerrilla war against the Greek army and, despite the weight of numbers against them, they won.
Following their victory the Jewish community worked to rebuild the temple. When the temple was ready the sacred candle or menorah was lit, but there appeared only enough oil to keep it burning for one day. However, the small amount of oil miraculously kept the candle burning for eight days and nights - the amount of time it takes for more oil to be made.
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