Notice a theme? Often, traditional Hanukkah food is fried as a reminder of the oil in the story of the miracle of Hanukkah.

To celebrate this miracle, Jewish people eat a number of foods fried in oil, the most well-known of which are potato latkes ... but as long as it’s kosher, anything goes. Want more Hanukkah ideas?

This includes details about Hanukkah’s traditions, like lighting the menorah, eating certain foods and playing Hanukkah games. So, read on to learn everything you need to know about the holiday.

Yes, the first day of Hanukkah is on Christmas this year, Dec. 25. It begins at sundown. Hanukkah ends at sundown on Jan. 2. Why is Hanukkah so late this year? Hanukkah always begins on the 25th ...