Cheese is eaten on this holiday to commemorate the beheading of Holofernes, the leader of the Assyrians, by Judith.  
Cheese is eaten on this holiday to commemorate the beheading of Holofernes, the leader of the Assyrians, by Judith.  During this holiday, Al ha-Nissim are added to the hoda'ah section of the Amidah, and the last day of it is called Zot.  Observers of this holiday sing songs like "M'Ymaleil?" ("me-uh-ma-layl") and "Ma'oz Tzur." The letters Shin, Nun, Gimel, and Hey are inscribed on a top used in a traditional game for this holiday. This holiday celebrates a successful revolt against Antiochus, as well as the miraculous burning of an oil lamp for eight days. For 10 points, name this Jewish holiday celebrated with a menorah.
Cheese is eaten on this holiday to commemorate the beheading of Holofernes, the leader of the Assyrians, by Judith.  
Hanukkah [or Chanukah] 