This holiday's observations include the singing of "Mi Yih- maleil" and "Ma'oz Tzur.
This holiday's observations include the singing of "Mi Yih- maleil" and "Ma'oz Tzur." One object used on this holiday is inscribed with an acronym for "nes gadol hayah sham" and is spun in a game to win (*) gelt; another object has a place for the shamash, which is used to light up to eight other candles. Comemmorating the miracle of the Temple menorah after the overthrow of Antiochus by Judah Maccabee, name this Jewish winter holiday featuring dreidels and latkes.
This holiday's observations include the singing of "Mi Yih- maleil" and "Ma'oz Tzur.
ANSWER: {Chanukah} [or {Hanukkah}, or similar pronunciations; prompt on Festival/Feast of {Lights}; grudgingly accept {Consecration}; grudgingly accept {Dedication}]