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TRIVIA TODAY - Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Greetings Infomaniacs,
Since we are in the midst of the Hanukkah holiday, here are
a few facts about this important Jewish festival.
Enjoy!
Melissa
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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle,
Every cubic inch of space is a miracle."
HINT: (1819-1892), American poet, essayist, journalist, and
humanist.
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RANDOM TIDBITS
Chanukah can fall anytime between the middle of November
and beginning of January. The exact dates are decided
according to the Jewish calendar, which is Lunar-based. The
eight-day holiday starts on 25th day of the Jewish month of
Kislev. This year it began on December 11.
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The term ?Chanukah? stands for dedication in Hebrew and
recalls the Maccabees' rededication of the Holy Temple in
Jerusalem, after they won the battle with the Greeks, for
control over their holy site.
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Chanukah begins four days before the new moon, which is the
darkest night of the Kislev month. The month is close to
the winter solstice, which is the longest and darkest month
of the year. Like many other faiths, the Jewish holiday of
Chanukah brings light in the darkest time of the year.
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The candles used for lighting Hanukah Menorah are supposed
to burn for at least half an hour after the stars come out.
Placing the menorah in a window, to share the miracle and
the celebration with passers bys, is considered to be a
very important tradition of the festival.
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Fried foods are associated with the holiday, since it was
oil that kept the sacred fire burning. Latkes (potato
pancakes) and sufganiyot, sweet jelly- filled doughnuts are
two common choices.
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The nine-branched candelabrum used on a Chanukah is a
misnomer; it is actually called a chanukiah. The menorah is
actually a seven-branched candelabrum.
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QUOTE: "To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle,
Every cubic inch of space is a miracle."
ANSWER: Walt Whitman.
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Questions? Comments? email us at: mailto:melissa@gophercentral.com
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