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During Hanukkah, families light the menorah and recite prayers.
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During Hanukkah, families light the menorah and recite prayers.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
During Hanukkah, you should light the menorah and recite prayers with your family.
Describing Habits
Each night of Hanukkah, we light the menorah and say the prayers together.
Asking About Others
How do you and your family celebrate Hanukkah?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we didn't light the menorah during Hanukkah, it wouldn't feel the same.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The lighting of the menorah and recitation of prayers are customary Hanukkah family observances.
Casual
We light the menorah and say prayers during Hanukkah.
Simpler English
Families light candles and say prayers for Hanukkah.
Phrases to learn
light the menorah
To illuminate the nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah.
recite prayers
To say prayers aloud.