WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Here’s the story of the holiday and why we celebrate. ListenHanukkah isn’t Jewish Christmas.

Detailed explanation-2: -This fact sheet highlights four major cultural and religious holidays (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah) observed by a significant portion of Jewish American populations and addresses some of the ways that these holidays have been recognized by elected officials.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hanukkah-the Jewish festival of lights-arrives late each year, marking a time for both celebration and reflection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leviticus 23 lists these seven feasts in order of their seasonal observance: Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Booths or Tabernacles.