Hanukkah begins December 2nd and ends on December 10th. It is an eight-day festival of lights which is celebrated with menorah lighting, prayers, and special foods. Hanukkah is celebrated by Jews in remembrance of the rededication of the Holy Temple.
President Trump Gives Warm Wishes
On December second President Donald Trump gave a brief message on Hanukkah. He wished Jews around the world warm greetings as well as praying for comfort for the victims in the recent Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Over the coming days, may the warming glow of each candle on the menorah help fill homes and hearts with love and happiness. Together, we reaffirm the truth that light will always break through the darkness. We send our very best wishes for a blessed and happy Hanukkah. [1]
President Trump also tweeted about Hanakkuh and his thoughts on the food. Which, during Hanukkah, the Jews have many fried foods.
Everyone – including Jews – are celabrating #Hanukkah! Hannaka is just like Christmas, but without as much Santa. Don Jr gave me some of his homemade Dreidel Soup with Bacon! Very Crunchy, but good! …#HappyHanukkah #MondayMorning #MondayMotivation
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrFan) December 3, 2018
Hanukkah and the tradition of lighting the menorah was started over two thousand years ago and Jews worldwide still celebrate it today. Although a lot of people don’t celebrate Hanukkah, we can still wish Jews a happy holiday. So like President Trump said: “Happy Hanukkah.”
