Chanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, celebrated for eight days in December. It is also known as Hanukkah or Chanukah. Some synonyms for the word Chanukkah include the Hebrew words ×—Ö²× Ö»×›Ö¸Ö¼×”â€Ž (Chanukah), ×—Ö²× ×•Ö¼×›Ö¸Ö¼×”â€Ž (Chanukah), and ×—× ×•×›×”â€Ž (Hanukkah). Other synonyms include the Festival of Lights, the Feast of Dedication, and the Holiday of Miracles. During this festival, Jews light a special candle each night and play games, eat traditional foods, and exchange gifts. It is a time of joy and celebration for Jews around the world.