Halacha:

Chanukah 

History:

Bayit Sheni 

Machshava:

Chanukah 

Holidays:

Kislev 

Collections: R' Maryles Mitzvah Shiur

References: Shabbat: 21b ,  Shiltos: Parsha 26  

Description

What happened to the military victory? How did we get to 8 days? Is the 25th an accident? What did early Chanukah (perhaps) look like and how was it celebrated? Is the oil miracle the focus or a 'cap' of sorts to provide proper context for celebration?