This “festival of dedication ” (Hebrew, chanuk·kahʹ) has been celebrated in December by the Jews ever since. Today, the festival is known as Hanukkah.
Seda detsembrikuusse langevat templi pühitsemise püha (heebrea keeles hanuk·kahʹ) tähistavad juudid seniajani ning see on tuntud kui hanuka.