Legislature helps spread the light at 26th annual Hanukkah celebration

Members of Edmonton’s Jewish community gathered at the Alberta legislature Sunday to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.
For eight days, families light menorahs in their homes to commemorate the miracle in Judaism when a small vessel of oil lasted for eight days, instead of one. This year, Hanukkah began Dec. 12 and continues through Dec. 20. 
“Hanukkah reminds us of the importance of faith — the light that guides us through the darkness of trouble