What is the relation between armadillo and Hanukkah?

There is, in fact, a Jewish Chanukah armadillo ritual so secret that it is unknown to even the most knowledgeable Jews on Quora. Only Jews in Texas know about it, and we are all sworn to secrecy. read more

Anyway, there is no relationship whatsoever between an armadillo and the celebration of Hanukkah. The question is posed due to an episode of “Friends” where Ross has his son, Ben, for the holidays, and deciding to teach him about Hanukkah. read more

The Holiday Armadillo, as Ross comes up with, is Santa’s south of the border friend who teaches Ben (and the rest of the gang) about the importance and history of Hanukkah. read more

Hanukkah is the more popular spelling these days. These words both mean “dedication”. It is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the victory of a small army of the jews (The Maccabees) over the Greek army that occupied the Holy Lands in the 2nd Century of BCE. read more