A question that is often asked is, "Is Hanukkah the Jewish Christmas?" A quick answer to this is no because Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and Hanukkah celebrates the victory over the Greeks and the rededication of the Temple (the miracle of the oil lasting eight days). There are some similarities, though...
Both are represented by way of using candles.
Both utilize the aspect of lighting.
Both celebrate with popular foods, and food specifically for this time of year.
Both involve prayer, song, and parties.
Both involve the giving of gifts (although Hanukkah wasn't specifically a time to give gifts other than gelt. Gift giving became popular so Jewish children wouldn't feel left out from their non-Jewish friends).
There are some differences between the two, as well...
Christmas is celebrated on the evening of December 24 and the 25th.
Hanukkah varies on the start date and lasts for eight days.
Traditional Christmas colors are red and green.
Traditonal Hanukkah colors are blue and white (the colors of Israel).
So, no, Hanukkah is not the Jewish Christmas, but the holidays share some similarities. The festivals and traditions of both holidays can be enjoyed and respected by both Christians and Jews.
Now let us light the final candle celebrating the last night of Hanukkah. Then maybe exchange gifts.
HAPPY HANUKKAH EVERYONE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.
This was the last candle to find. Each "candle" has a clue that you will need to find a final mystery cache.
Bring your own pen.