The Jewish festival of lights - Chanukah, has its first day on the 20th December 2003. We have created a quick guide to the festival. Plus, read Chanukah greetings from Tony Blair, Charles Kennedy and Ken Livingstone.
Prime Minister Tony Blair sends his personal Chanukah message to the Jewish community. He says: "The eight days of Chanukah provide ample opportunity to retell the festival's remarkable story of spirit and heroism."
Liberal Democrats leader Charles Kennedy offers his Chanukah to the Jewish community. He says: "May the candles, lit for eight days, shine out with strength and brightness from windows throughout the world."
London Mayor Ken Livingstone wishes the Jewish community a Chag Sameach for Chanukah. He says: "London is proud of the enormous and exceptional contribution Jewish people have made to freedom of religious and cultural expression in this city over many centuries."