how December has a lot of holidays to celebrate and the first one is Hanukah. It starts on the 25th day of Kislev and lasts for eight days, with the last day being the 2nd day of Teveth. The word "Hanukah" means dedication or rededication. This holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights, because Jews light candles each night for this special occasion. It's celebrated to commemorate when an oil lamp lasted eight days instead of just one!