variants
or less commonly Chanukah
or Hanukah
: an 8-day Jewish holiday beginning on the 25th of Kislev and commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem after its defilement by Antiochus of Syria
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And a 2020 survey by Pew found that upwards of 80% of American Jews own a Hanukkah menorah.
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Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
The hybrid name is a combination of both Christmas and Hanukkah and was created as a way to enjoy the best of both holidays.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Several years ago, my son received an iPad as a Hanukkah gift from his grandparents.
—Lawrence D. Sprung, Founder and Wealth Advisor At Mitlin Financial, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
The pair — who started dating in June 2023 — celebrated the first night of Hanukkah together last year.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025
The hybrid name is a combination of both Christmas and Hanukkah and was created as a way to enjoy the best of both holidays.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Several years ago, my son received an iPad as a Hanukkah gift from his grandparents.
—Lawrence D. Sprung, Founder and Wealth Advisor At Mitlin Financial, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
The pair — who started dating in June 2023 — celebrated the first night of Hanukkah together last year.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Hanukkah
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“Hanukkah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hanukkah. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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