Anniversary of Boston Tea Party,Chanukah or Hanukkah (begins at sundown)

Chanukah or Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights. It begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev and lasts for 8 days. It is the celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Jersalem Temple.  It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days. A menorah traditional holds 8 candles on for each day.  Traditions include giving and receing gifts, receiving Chanukah gelt (foil covered chocolate coinc), singing songs, spinning dreidels, and feasting on on wonderful foods cooked in and with oil.