How do Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah and what is the importance of this celebration. What is the story behind it?? You can also tell me any other tid-bits about Judaism. Please and Thank you......
Oh yeah, why does the guy step on a glass at a wedding??
2006-12-25 15:49:52 · 3 answers · asked by *~aMy~* 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Star of David is believed to be the symbol inscribed on his shield.This symbol in later years,although any form of idolatry is frowned upon,became a talisman to ward off evil.The reason for Hanukkah is a celebration of the miracle of the lamp oil.When the Maccabees entered the 'Temple',after overcoming the Persians,they discovered the oil for fueling the 'Temple'lamps had been desecrated,fouled.They soon found some unfould oil,but only enough to burn for one day.The miracle was that the lamp provided illumination for eight days.One candle a day is added in sequence to commemorate this event.
2006-12-25 16:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Willy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Star of David,see below. The story of Hanukkah is related in the 1Mc4,54-59 which you find in Catholic bibles in English.The breaking of the glass,see below.
2006-12-25 16:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by kalusz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.jewfaq.org/toc.htm
2006-12-25 15:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋