Gov. Pritzker lights menorah at Thompson Center to celebrate Hanukkah

Gov. Pritzker lights menorah, celebrates Hanukkah in Chicago

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, has begun, and Gov. Pritzker joined in on the festivities Monday.

CHICAGO - Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, has begun.         

Gov. Pritzker attended a celebration Monday morning to light the menorah at the Thompson Center.

The 8-night holiday commemorates the rededication of the second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.

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One candle is lit each day to celebrate the miracle of a one-day oil supply in a lamp at the temple that lasted eight days.

Hanukkah is also a time for exchanging gifts and sharing special meals and treats with loved ones.