There really isn’t a one-size-fits-all definition of a “traditional Hanukkah dinner.” Instead, Jewish families celebrate by eating latkes, filling their homes with joyous celebrations, and by eating foods that bring them comfort. Since Hanukkah lasts for 8 days, the meals change constantly. For some families, they consume more traditional Jewish foods, such as sweet brisket and matzo ball soup, and others choose to eat a dairy spread full of bagels, lox, tuna fish, and an assortment of cheeses.