Why Do We Celebrate Hanukkah?

For Part II: bit.ly/2E24wd1
We all know about the miracle of the oil that lasted for 8 days. But why is that worth an entire holidays? Greater miracles have occurred for the Jewish people: The walls of Jericho, the sun standing still in the sky for Joshua, and the miraculous defeat of Sancheriv. What makes this holiday special? What are we meant to learn from this miracle that we can't from others?
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[@leah2915]

חג שמח😊

[@c.tortega9826]

Here we go! It's the season again! -creator of One Jewish Thought on KZbin.

[@Shveti]

What do we know about the oil that lasted for 8 days? Not found in the book of Maccabbees.

[@thechakkim7993]

Its a lie thats what. The altar takes 8 days to dedicate according to Torah

[@petrfrizen6078]

Thank You very much for Your lesson. But do You mind if I ask "wait a full year" between which events?..

[@lennybolo]

on Hanukkah we are celebrating the military victory and preserving the jewish traditions,and not the oil miracle.