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    • The smell of latkes frying and sweet sugar-dusted doughnuts is perfectly reminiscent of a Hanukkah celebration—and this candle somehow captures that exact scent! The natural, hand-poured candle ha… See more

    Official nameחֲנֻכָּה‎ or · חֲנוּכָּה‎ · English translation: 'Establishing' or 'Dedication' (of the Temple in Jerusalem)
    Observed byJews
    TypeJewish
    SignificanceThe Maccabees successfully revolted against Antiochus IV Epiphanes. According to the Talmud, the Temple was purified and the wicks of the menorah miraculously burned for eight days, even though there was only enough sacred oil for one day's lighting.
    Dash Dreidel Mini Waffle Maker

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    Hanukkah Matching Family Pajamas

    Soft, festive, and so adorable! This pajama set comes in various sizes for everyone in the family, including women, men, kids, babies, and even the family dog. Choose from the bl… See more

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  1. Each family has its own menorah, an eight-branched candelabra with a spot for a ninth candle in the center. The central candle (the shamash) is lit, and that candle is used to light one additional candle each night until, on the eighth night, all of the candles are lit.
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