Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Maccabees defeat of the Persians and the eternal light of the temple burning until more oil could be brought in for a total of eight days. Jews all around the world spend eight nights celebrating the miracles that took place long ago. Hanukkah is not the most important Jewish holiday, but it is one of the most fun. Below are the eight reasons Hanukkah is one of the best holidays.

1)The holiday itself lasts for eight days.

The more the merrier definitely applies to this holiday.

2) The food is great.

Most Hanukkah foods are deep fried in oil as a way to remember the miracle of the oil lasting eight days. Fried latkes and jelly-filled doughnuts are just a few of the amazing foods that are a part of the holiday.

3)The Rugrats Hanukkah movie.

There is an abundance of Christmas movies, but not much to represent Hanukkah. The Rugrats Hanukkah movie was a stable part of the holiday. It gave Jewish kids cartoons that they could identify with.

4) The music.

Hanukkah is a happy holiday and the music reflects the fun nature of the holiday. Between Dan Nicholas and Debbie Friedman there are plenty of fun Hanukkah tunes to listen to while putting out the menorah and making latkes.

5) The dreidel game is a great game.

The last day of Hebrew school for the year was always spent playing the dreidel game. The game was highly competitive.

6) Gelt.

This was your mom’s favorite little gift to give, and you loved receiving it as well.

7) Family.

It is always crazy but a good time when the whole family gets together.

8) Celebrating the miracle of the survival of the Jewish religion.

The Jewish people are still around even after many attempts to get rid of us, we’re still here thousands of years later.