Hanukkah

The Gupta Empire ruled much of India from about 320 to 550 CE and is often called a Golden Age of Indian history. During this time, great advances were made in math, science, art, and medicine. Indian scholars developed the number zero, studied astronomy, and wrote important text ...  Show more

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This week, we want to tell you the story about the origin of Hanukkah. This is a story from the Jewish Faith, and it's well loved all around the world. We hope you like it! 

The darkest nights of the year have long been the time for celebrations, from Yule and Mother Night, to Christmas and New Year's Eve. But where did these traditions come from? Who started kissing under the mistletoe? Why are trees decorated and brought into homes around this t ...

Were revisiting a 2016 episode about the uprising of the Maccabees against the Seleucid Empire during the Hellenistic period, which is an integral part of the Hanukkah story. After the restoration of Jewish religious freedom, the Maccabees started another revolt to obtain total i ...  Show more

Written by Jess Judd and narrated by Nicole Esquino Maya isn’t looking forward to her winter holidays this year. Normally she’d be celebrating Christmas like all of her friends, but this year and is spending time with her grandparents for Hanukkah. Join Maya as she learns what Ha ...  Show more