21. Leaders in at least 30 other countries also lighted Hannukah candles to recognize the beginning of year-long celebrations. 22. Hannukah commemorates the eight-day rededication of the Jewish Temple by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians.23. They often engaged in detailed arguments on sometimes esoteric topics ( such as the proper way to light Hannukah candles ). 24. A ceremonial blessing and the lighting of the first Hannukah candle followed, accompanied by the singing of four Canadian cantors. 25. Clinton also lit a candle for the first night of Hannukah , the Jewish festival of light, which began Sunday night. 26. These concerts are performed in churches and concert halls across the Valley of the Sun and contain both Christmas and Hannukah pieces. 27. Among the 74 sendups are some seldom heard before, like how Lehrer enjoyed spending " Hannukah in Santa Monica ." 28. "Eid, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hannukah or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone! 29. While some Israeli tourists in Eilat also packed their bags, others arrived for a long week-end during the Jewish holiday of Hannukah . 30. It has come to be regarded as the only Hannukah melody, four other Hebrew hymns for the occasion being also sung to it ).
