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How Long Does Hanukkah Last?: Media

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What Is the History of Hanukkah?
And why does it last eight days and nights?
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The lighting of a menorah for each of the eight days of Hanukkah.
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Lighting the menorah in celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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