what do jewish people celebrate instead of christmas

Some people celebrate Chanukah, which is an 8-day festival that honors the rededication of the Jewish temple. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. Chanukah is celebrated with the lighting of the Menorah, which is a special candle holder with eight candles. Each night of Chanukah, one more candle is lit until all eight candles are burning. Chanukah is also celebrated with special foods, such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly donuts).