Jews prepare for Hanukkah by buying sufficient material to light the Menorah for 8 days. This could be done by buying 36 candles, or oil and wicks as well as matches or a lighter. A menorah would be prepared - see http://www.answers.com/topic/hanukiah for what constitutes a kosher menorah. Some would also familiarize themselves with the Al ha-Nissim prayer that is added during Hanukkah. You can find the English translation of it at http://www.answers.com/topic/hanukkah - half way down the "page". (Page 6 in the printed format.)
Almost all Jews celebrate Hanukkah.
They don't. Jews believe that Jews should celebrate Hanukkah.
Jews practice the beautification of the menorah during Hanukkah.
Hanukkah is celebrated in the home, by Jews around the world.
Yes. Hanukkah is not a fasting holiday.
France and Hanukkah are not connected. However, French Jews celebrate Hanukkah, just like Jews in all other countries.
The only real preparation is the displaying of the Chanukiah (also called Hanukkah menorah), and the lighting of the candles.
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Only the Jews in Mexico celebrate Hanukkah.
Yes, most of them do. Hanukkah is a religious holiday with special prayers and Torah-readings, but most non-religious Jews celebrate Hanukkah too.