How to Explain the Hanukkah Story to Kids The first night of Hanukkah 2022 is December 18. Learn all about the history of the Jewish holiday, which celebrates the power of light and miracles. By Holly Rizzuto Palker “Hanukkah” means dedication in Hebrew, and the Jewish holiday, also known as The Festival of Lights, represents joy. It’s punctuated by an eight-night…