What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah 2022 or the festival of lights, is a celebration of dedication in December. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple after a great Jewish military victory. Even though this is not a Biblically-mandated holiday, it is still an incredible reminder of God’s goodness to his people, and his miracles. When the Jewish people were saved by a miracle. It reminds us we are dedicated to God.
What Do We Do on Hanukkah?
Today, Christians can celebrate the Purim story as well. The story reminds us that when God doesn’t seem to be present, His Holy Spirit is still at work. He will not abandon his people, even when things seem beyond hope. We remember this when we see the way the Jews and Christians have been persecuted through the centuries. The season of Purim is an important time to remember those whose lives were lost to Hitler in the Holocaust, to Joseph Stalin in Russia, and massacred in the Middle East and all over the world today. We know that God’s greater plan will defeat all those who come against God’s people.
Tell the Story of Hanukkah
Give Gifts
Make Fried Food
Light a Menorah
Play Dreidel
Host Parties for 8 Days
Hanukkah for the Whole Family
Today, the story of Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar, which usually falls sometime in February or March. Purim is a joyous time of celebration, storytelling and fun! There are several thing that mark Purim. Learn more about the holiday down below, and learn why we celebrate Purim.