Tonight Jews around the world will light their menorahs (candelabrums) in celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Jewish oil supplies were depleted after the Maccabees and Chasidim (forerunners of the Pharisees) joined forces to lead the Jews into victory over the Greeks and King Antiochus IV reclaiming the Holy Temple. It is said that the oil supplies were defiled by the Greeks. There was only enough oil to light the menorah in the temple for 1 night, but it lasted for 8 nights, allowing enough time to get more oil. Each night of Hanukkah, an additional candle is lit until all candles are lit on the eighth night. Families celebrate by singing songs, enjoying latkes (potatoes fried in oil), and giving presents. Hanukkah is not considered to be a major Jewish Holiday. The story of Hanukkah is not even in the Jewish Scriptures. It is part of the Book of Maccabee.