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Hanukkah Trivia

Light up your brain like a Hanukkah menorah—spin dreidels, munch latkes, and show us you know your miracle history.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

What is the proper Hebrew name for the nine-branched Hanukkah menorah, distinct from the Temple's seven-branched lamp?

Hanukkiah

Literally, what does the Hebrew word "Hanukkah" mean, tied to the Second Temple story?

Dedication

What crispy potato pancakes, often served with applesauce or sour cream, are a popular Hanukkah food in the U.S.?

Latkes

Which four-sided spinning top, marked with Hebrew letters that decide if you win or lose gelt, is traditionally played during the holiday?

Dreidel

In the Friends Hanukkah episode, what costume does Ross wear to teach his son Ben about the holiday?

Holiday Armadillo