Hanukkah is celebrated today by lighting the hanukkiah (a nine-branched candelabrum) each night, adding one candle per night for eight nights. Traditional foods like latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts) are enjoyed. Families gather to play the dreidel game and exchange gifts. The celebration highlights the themes of hope, miracles, and the importance of preserving jewish traditions.