in about 2 or more paragraphs and an 11 year old can understand it
2006-12-16 15:53:04 · 3 answers · asked by My Life is in Black and White 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I am Catholic smart one
2006-12-17 02:36:33 · update #1
There is no feast of Chanukah. Maybe you mean the FESTIVAL of Chanukah?
If this is the case, then I would simply explain that once upon a time, a very long time ago, the Jewish people were in a war with Syrians. The syrians ruined the Jewish temple during the war and after the Maccabees won the war they had to clean up the temple. The Maccabees was the name of the Jewish army at the time.
When the Jews went to clean up the temple they decided it would be best to light the menorah (the "light fixture") to show God that they appreciated his help in winning the war. (The jews had been outnumbered by the Syrians, yet they still won.). Upon lighting the menorah they realized they only had enough oil for 1 day and it would take 8 days to send away for oil and bring it back to the temple. Luckily or miraculously, the oil burnt bright for eight days. This is why it is called the Festival or Miracle of light and why Jews celebrate Chanukah for eight days.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-16 16:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must be a Zionist. We christian do like Jesus! You either for christmas or against christmas
2006-12-17 00:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Agentj100 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how would i explain it , ok well it is a bunch of jews and there friends eaten good mmmmm thanks now i'm hungry mmm roast beef sounds good
2006-12-17 00:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by freeby1011 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋