During Hanukkah, “each and every one of us has the opportunity, obligation, responsibility, to be that menorah, to be that shining light,” says Rabbi Mendy Heber of Chabad Williamsburg.

When does Hanukkah start this year? And what's the correct way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Dec. 25 is Christmas, and this year, it’s also the beginning of Hanukkah. The first candle will be lit Wednesday night to start the eight-day festival of lights. Hanukkah recognizes a successful revolt for religious freedom.

Hanukkah, or the festival of lights, is an eight-day Jewish festival. This year, it starts on the same day as Christmas.

If you are thinking of celebrating Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," or giving someone who celebrates the Jewish holiday a gift, you'll want to know which days to mark on your calendar.