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wholesale much of the Roman Saturnalia. The Saturnalia was held on the date of the dedication of
the Temple of Saturn in Rome in 497 B.C.. If Hanukkah actually refers to the re-dedication of the
Temple of Jerusalem after the Greeks had defiled it, why is it not called “The Feast of Re-
Dedication.” Why does it bear the name “The Feast of Dedication,” a title which hearkens back to
the founding of the Temple of Saturn? Why is Hanukkah also called The Festival of Lights, a name
by which Saturnalia was also known, as Macrobius informs us? Why is Hanukkah observed with the
lighting of candles, the exchange of dreidels, and the eating of oily foods, all of which are traceable
back to the idolatrous celebration of Saturn?

Those who are determined to continue to observe this eight day “Jewish” festival will inevitably cite
the common legends associated with Hanukkah. They are unwilling to acknowledge that they are
merely repeating the “false explanations and misinterpretations” that Satan and his disciples use
“to mislead those who deserve only to be misled.” They are engaging in the “hidden” worship of
Satan. They are partaking of the “mysteries” which originated in Babylon while not understanding
the truth of the symbols and rites they have adopted.