When is Hanukkah (Chanukah) in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015?

More than twenty-one centuries ago, the Holy Land was ruled by the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks), who sought to forcefully Hellenize the people of Israel. Against all odds, a small band of faithful Jews defeated one of the mightiest armies on earth, drove the Greeks from the land, reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and rededicated it to the service of G-d. For more information on the history of Chanukah please see chabad.org/102816

i would like to know the history of this festival.can someone share the history please? thank you

I love you Jerusalem, Israel!

Chag Chanukah Sameach Happy Hanukkah from Reading, Pennsylvania!!

HAPPY HANNUKAH TO ALL.

Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish friends <3

Peace to all Israelites

Let us all contemplate and celebrate this holiday and all of the Jewish holidays and remember why we celebrate them. Peace. ..........Janey

Let's remember Hannukah is the celebration of Freedom for the Bnei Israel...

For the person who wanted to bless their Jewish friend on Hanukkah: The holiday is a festive one but it is actually a fairly minor for the Jewish people. It is celebrated over the eight days (starting on Dec. 8, 2012) and a small gift is given on each evening. ... something thoughtful but not "big" or expensive. On the eighth night, when the last of the candles is lit and the blessing intoned, friends/family usually gather for a dinner with traditional foods like latkes (potato pancakes) with applesauce. There is no "9th" candle. Candle #1 is called "The Servant Candle" and it lights all the others... you do not light the 8 candles directly, only with the Servant.