8 myths about Hanukkah

Every year Jewish people from all over the world celebrate the 8 nights of Hanukkah, but do you really know what the Jewish festival is all about? This year Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts at sundown Dec. 12. Below are 8 myths you probably didn't know about the Jewish celebration.

• Myth #1: Hanukkah is an Important Jewish holiday
• Myth #2: Hanukkah is the Jewish version of Christmas
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• Myth #3: The oil burned for 8 days and 8 nights
• Myth #4: Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah food
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• Myth #5: It is a requirement that a gift is given each of the 8 nights of Hanukkah
• Myth #6: There is only one way to spell Hanukkah
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• Myth #7: On Hanukkah Jewish families light the menorah
• Myth #8: Dreidel is a traditional Jewish game played for fun during Hanukkah