Thursday evening marks the start of Hanukkah. The week-long holiday commemorates the Maccabee myth, which tells the story of a family of rebels who successfully led a revolt against an oppressive, anti-Jewish Greek rule. After winning against the Greeks and re-entering their temple, the Maccabees lit a make-shift menorah with a singular vial of lamp oil. What was supposed to stay lit for one night, lasted for eight.
It illustrates the miracle of light in darkness.
