Hanukkah menorah - Mexico City, Mexico
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Myth or Fact: The Hanukkah Edition

Can you tell which of these statements about Hanukkah are myths, and which are facts?

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Can you tell which of these statements about Hanukkah are myths, and which are facts?

Question 1 of 5
Fried hamantaschen are a Hanukkah delicacy.
Question 2 of 5
You must give a gift on every night of Hanukkah.
Question 3 of 5
The Maccabees fought against elephants.
Question 4 of 5
It's traditional to play gambling games on Hanukkah.
Question 5 of 5
Hanukkah candles must be lit from right to left.
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