Spell Bee Word: Hanukkah

Basic Details

Word: Hanukkah

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: An eight-day Jewish festival celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, marked by the lighting of candles on a menorah.

Synonyms: Festival of Lights, Chanukah

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Light one candle: Refers to taking a small step to bring hope or joy. Example: "Even a small act of kindness can help light one candle in someone’s life."
2. Festival of Lights: A term often used to describe Hanukkah. Example: "During the Festival of Lights, families gather to celebrate and share traditions."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Every year, our family celebrates Hanukkah by lighting the menorah and singing traditional songs.

Example 2: The children were excited to receive gifts each night during the eight days of Hanukkah.

Example 3: On the first night of Hanukkah, we gathered around the table to enjoy delicious latkes and sufganiyot.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the miracle of Hanukkah is said to be that a small amount of oil, which was only enough to last one day, lasted for eight days in the menorah of the rededicated Temple?

Famous Quote

"Hanukkah is about the spark of the divine light that each of us can bring into the world." Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "Hanukkah" celebrate?

a) The birth of a prophet
b) The rededication of the Second Temple
c) The harvest
d) A royal coronation

Answer: b) The rededication of the Second Temple

2. Which of these is a synonym of "Hanukkah"?

a) Christmas
b) Festival of Lights
c) Ramadan
d) Easter

Answer: b) Festival of Lights

3. Which sentence correctly uses the word "Hanukkah"?

a) Hanukkah is observed for three days.
b) Families often celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a menorah.
c) Hanukkah is the same as Thanksgiving.
d) Hanukkah is a summer holiday.

Answer: b) Families often celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a menorah.

4. Which idiom relates to the meaning of Hanukkah?

a) Light one candle
b) Better late than never
c) All bark and no bite
d) Piece of cake

Answer: a) Light one candle

5. What is the opposite of the celebration of Hanukkah?

a) N/A
b) A day of mourning
c) A feast
d) A festival

Answer: a) N/A