What Is Hanukkah? In a world that often feels heavy with uncertainty, fear, and loss, Hanukkah reminds us of a timeless truth—darkness is not defeated by force, but by light. Each year, usually in December, Jewish families around the world faithfully kindle candles as they have done for thousands of years to celebrate Hanukkah ~ the Festival of Lights, also called the Feast of Dedication. Jesus observed this festival. "At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusa