Welcome to our Hanukkah trivia challenge! Test your knowledge of this joyous Jewish festival with 50 mind-boggling questions. Throughout this trivia, we’ll explore the rich history and traditions of Hanukkah, a festival celebrated by Jews around the world.
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Lasting for eight nights, this holiday is observed by lighting the menorah, enjoying traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot, and playing the exciting dreidel game.
The Hanukkah story revolves around the Maccabean revolt, where a small group of Jewish warriors, led by Judah Maccabee, triumphed over a much larger and powerful enemy. Discover fascinating facts and lesser-known customs as we delve into the heartwarming traditions of Hanukkah!
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Hannukkah Trivia
#1. What does the center candle of the Hanukkah menorah represent?
#2. How many nights does Hanukkah last?
#3. Which traditional Hanukkah food is deep-fried in oil?
#4. In which month does Hanukkah usually occur?
#5. What is the Hebrew term for the topmost candle on the menorah?
#6. How many branches does a Hanukkah menorah have?
#7. Which miracle is Hanukkah commemorating?
#8. What does the dreidel game commemorate?
#9. During Hanukkah, it’s customary to give which monetary gift?
#10. What is the main blessing recited during Hanukkah candle-lighting?
#11. In which country is the custom of eating cheese during Hanukkah?
#12. Which ancient empire oppressed the Jews, leading to Hanukkah?
#13. What does the word “Hanukkah” mean in Hebrew?
#14. Who were the Jewish freedom fighters during the Maccabean revolt?
#15. What is the traditional Hanukkah song?
#16. How many sides does a dreidel have?
#17. What do the letters on the dreidel stand for?
#18. During Hanukkah, families often play with a spinning top called?
#19. What is the traditional color of Hanukkah decorations?
#20. What type of tree’s oil was used to light the menorah in the temple?
#21. Which Jewish hero is associated with the Hanukkah story?
#22. What is the main ingredient in sufganiyot (Hanukkah jelly donuts)?
#23. In which book can you find the story of Hanukkah?
#24. What is the spinning top called in Yiddish?
#25. In which direction do you light the Hanukkah candles?
#26. How many blessings are recited during Hanukkah candle-lighting?
#27. Which holiday often overlaps with Hanukkah?
#28. Which famous physicist wrote a paper on the dreidel’s physics?
#29. What is the traditional filling of rugelach cookies?
#30. In which century did the events of the Maccabean revolt occur?
#31. Which Jewish prayer is often sung during Hanukkah?
#32. What do the letters on the dreidel stand for when in Israel?
#33. Who composed the famous Hanukkah song “Ma’oz Tzur” (Rock of Ages)?
#34. What is the traditional gift-giving game played on Hanukkah?
#35. Which popular Hanukkah dish is made from cheese?
#36. What do people commonly play with during Hanukkah?
#37. What is the main ingredient in latkes?
#38. In the Hanukkah story, how many brothers were in the Maccabee family?
#39. Which type of candle is used to light the Hanukkah menorah?
#40. What does the Hebrew word “Maccabee” mean?
#41. Who wrote the popular children’s book “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins”?
#42. What is the traditional game played with the dreidel?
#43. How long did the oil miraculously burn in the menorah?
#44. Which Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
#45. In addition to lighting the menorah, what is another Hanukkah tradition?
#46. What is the traditional Hanukkah candy made from sesame seeds?
#47. What is the significance of the number 8 in Hanukkah?
#48. Which famous actor starred in the movie “Eight Crazy Nights”?
#49. What type of menorah is used during Hanukkah?
#50. What is the traditional drink consumed during Hanukkah?
