Was Chanukah celebrated outside of european Judaism?

As a start, his name is Nissim - which is in Hebrew means 'miracles'. He was called Nissim because he was born on Chanukkah, a holiday that is celebrated because of the many miracles that happened to the Jews (mainly the big miracle of the few Jews that won the battle over the many Greek). read more

Jews: Type: Jewish: Significance: The Maccabees successfully rebelled against Antiochus IV Epiphanes. According to the Talmud, a late text, the Temple was purified and the wicks of the menorah miraculously burned for eight days, even though there was only enough sacred oil for one day's lighting. Celebrations: Lighting candles each night. read more