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Is Hanukkah called the Feast of Lights?

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Channukah is also called The Festival of Lights.

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Why is Hanukkah called the festival of lights?
Because one of the key parts of celebrating Channukah is lighting candles each night to remember the miracle of the oil during the re-dedication of the Temple.
Is Hanukkah also called the Festival of Lights?
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What is a Hanukkah light?
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a feast or food