In this December 2010 episode of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant delve into the history of Hanukkah, examining its origins, traditions, and what it means to Jewish people today.

Despite its importance in the Jewish calendar, centuries-old origins, and huge significance to millions, fairly little is known about Hanukkah outside the Jewish faith.

Every week on the Stuff You Should Know podcast, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant explore the history and context behind a specific subject matter.

In this December 2010 episode, Clark and Bryant lift the lid on the eight-day Jewish holiday, painting a picture of its history and how it is celebrated by Jewish people all over the world.