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Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.Chanukah 2016 started the evening ofSaturday, December 24 ending the evening ofSunday, January 1, 2017The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple.