Channukah

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Maccabean_Revolt
gptkbp:celebrates the miracle of the oil
the_rededication_of_the_Second_Temple_in_Jerusalem
gptkbp:duration 8 days
gptkbp:features latkes (potato pancakes)
sufganiyot_(jelly_doughnuts)
gptkbp:festivals has historical significance
is often depicted in art
promotes religious freedom
is celebrated with joy
is celebrated with storytelling
is often associated with family traditions
encourages cultural identity
has educational significance
has inspired literature
is celebrated with artistic expressions
is celebrated with community events
is celebrated with community gatherings
is celebrated with community service
is celebrated with cultural events
is celebrated with cultural exhibitions
is celebrated with educational programs
is celebrated with family gatherings.
is celebrated with historical education
is celebrated with historical reenactments
is celebrated with interfaith events
is celebrated with prayers of thanksgiving
is celebrated with special foods
is often accompanied by parties
is often associated with community spirit
is often associated with family values
is often associated with hope and resilience
is often associated with light
is often associated with peace and goodwill
is often featured in media
is often featured in parades
is often marked by public displays
is often recognized by local governments
is often recognized in public spaces
is often recognized in religious institutions
is often recognized in schools
is rich in traditions
varies in date each year
is_recognized_by_many_non-Jews
gptkbp:has_a Happy Hanukkah
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Channukah
gptkbp:includes giving gifts
eating foods fried in oil
playing_dreidel
gptkbp:involves lighting the menorah
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of gptkb:Israel
gptkb:Jewish_people
many countries worldwide
songs and music
homes and synagogues
the_Hallel_prayers
gptkbp:is_a_time_for family gatherings
reflection and gratitude
community celebrations
charity and giving
gptkbp:is_featured_in Christmas
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:the_Talmud
gptkbp:lighting the shamash candle
gptkbp:occursIn December
gptkbp:previousName Festival of Lights
gptkbp:visitedBy lighting one candle on the menorah each night
gptkbp:was_marked_by special prayers