Surprisingly, there are many different myths about Hanukkah. Although in many cases these myths are false, they greatly influence peoples' perspective about Hanukkah.This Hanukkah Myths page provides relevant information that proves or disproves Hanukkah's most popular myths.
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It is often believed that the best place to put a hanukkiyah (or Hanukkah Menorah) is on a windowsill.http://www.babaganewz.com/articles/top-eight-hanukkah-myths/ The best place to actually put a hanukkiyah is to the left of your front door. In modern day society, this is not done due to impracticality.
Another myth is that candles should be burnt.http://www.babaganewz.com/articles/top-eight-hanukkah-myths/ This is inaccurate, as it is most symbolic to burn olive oil. Candles are often burnt in place of olive oil due to monetary restrictions.
Yet another myth is that Hanukkah is the largest and most important holiday for Jews.http://www.babaganewz.com/articles/top-eight-hanukkah-myths/ This title could easily go to other Jewish holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, or Pesach.
How to Spell Hanukkah
Learn how to spell Hanukkah the traditional way with Rabbi Eli Levitansky of Mahalo.com. The rabbi provides the traditional spelling of "Chanukah" and teaches how to pronounce the word. For more Hanukkah (Chanukah) tutorials visit the MahaloDotCom YouTube account.
Other Mahalo Hanukkah Pages
- First Night of Hanukkah
- Hanukkah Latkes and Sufganiyots
- How to Celebrate Hanukkah
- How to Decorate Your Home For Hanukkah
- How to Light Hanukkah Candles
- How to Play The Dreidel on Hanukkah
- What is Hanukkah Gelt?
- What is Hanukkah?
- What Time Does Hanukkah Begin
- When is Hanukkah?
- Hanukkah Candles
- How to Spell Hanukkah
How to Celebrate Hanukkah
Rabbi Eli Levitansky offers a Mahalo.com tutorial on how to celebrate Hanukkah. Enjoy the holiday season with friends and family as the menorah is lit each night. Some celebrate with the lighting of public menorahs to share the light of the holiday with everyone and through traditional games and food.
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Fast Facts
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Fact 1
Gift giving is not religiously required for Hanukkah
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Fact 2
Hanukkah is classified as a festival, not as a holiday
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Fact 3
Olive oil or candles, not a menorah, are used to light a hanukkiyah
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Fact 4
Hanukkah is neither more or less important than other religions' holidays
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Fact 5
If lighting a hanukkiyah with candles, only 8 candles need to be used
