Charles A Meader

Hanukkah 2025 Traditions Muzzleloaders. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the maccabees over the syrian greeks in 164 bce and the rededication of the jewish temple to god — a dedication that was crowned by the lighting of. And where do dreidels, latkes and menorahs fit?

From lighting a menorah, to giving out gelt, to eating cheese—find out how these hanukkah traditions began. Learn all about hanukkah dates, customs such as the nightly.