Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights being celebrated for eight days from 25th day of the jewish calendar month of Kislev i.e. December. It celebrates the triumphs of both religious and military Judean heroes of ancient Jewish. Hanukkah is celebrated near to christmas time thats why in US, people recognise this jewish festival. The celebration begins by lighting first candle of the menorah on first day of the hanukkah and each candle will be lighted for the next seven days of the festival. So, enjoy lighting eight candles of the eight days celebration of hannukah.