"Feast of Light" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the importance of candles or light in the celebration. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Feast of Light}} Feast of Light
  1. (Judaism) Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism Related terms: Festival of Lights
    Sense id: en-Feast_of_Light-en-name-r4Fvf~u- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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