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- proper noun
Hanukkah .
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This is why Hanukkah is also called the Festival of Lights, and why the main focus of the celebration is the lighting of candles.
The Toddler's Busy Book Trish Kuffner 2008
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The Festival of Lights is a powerful reminder each year that the age-old struggle for religious freedom is not yet over.
Hanukkah Message Clinton, Bill, 1946- 1997
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In the evening, the president will deliver remarks at the annual White House Hanukkah reception, which recognizes and celebrates the Jewish tradition also known as the Festival of Lights.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Councilman Doug Roessel even said the Festival of Lights could be a good time to debut a banner.
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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day commemoration of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the successful Maccabean Revolt.
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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE.
Public Journalist 2009
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Hanukkah or The Festival of Lights is the Jewish celebration of Gods blessing upon the people of Moses.
unknown title 2009
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Hence, the holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated over eight nights, with the lighting of an additional candle in the Hanukah menorah each night.
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Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, celebrates the "miracle of the oil," which occurred when Jews were rebuilding their temple after it was destroyed by Syrian soldiers in
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The Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed and celebrated for eight days, with songs, food, dance, and of course, presents.
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