Yuletide Stories

The Divine Light and Hope of Hanukkah

’Dedication’ & the Revolt of Judah Maccabee

Photo by Jo Zimny Photos via Flickr

This sacred winter story is about the Jewish people and Chanukah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew. Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev, and they based this upon the Hebrew lunar calendar. Hanukkah celebrates Judah Maccabee rededicating the Second Temple.