While Christmas is generally the more popular of the winter holidays, another traditional celebration is still a huge part of this time of year-Hanukkah.

Much like its Christian counterpart, Hanukkah is a holiday steeped in traditions and history, and though it may not get as much attention on a large scale, it's still a holiday worthy of celebration-and Jewish families around the world are making sure to light their menorahs and begin their holiday season now, as Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight.

Because Hanukkah is an eight-night celebration, we're looking at the eight best parts of the Festival of Lights-including the food, the presents, the traditions, and of course, the time spent with family.

1. Hanukkah is still steeped in traditions, and the history behind the holiday is still a big part of it

While Christmas still has some of its religious history behind it, many have lost the true story behind the holiday. Hanukkah however, is all about the history, the tradition, and the story. After a small band of Jews were able to defeat the mighty Greek army and reclaim their Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the one single cruse of olive oil that hadn't been contaminated was only supposed to light the menorah for one-day-but instead burned for eight days. The story is literally the holiday.

2. The Dreidel Game

While kids who celebrate Christmas get to find lots of treats in their stockings, kids who celebrate Hanukkah can have a little fun as they try to win whatever is at stake. Spin the dreidel, and wait for it to land on a Hebrew letter. Depending on what you land on, you either win all of the loot in the middle (usually candy), half, none or lose a piece from your own stash.

3. Time with the extended family

This is a tradition that extends across religions and cultures. The holidays mean time with the family, and that's what makes it all worthwhile.

4. There are some fun songs

While there aren't quite as many fun songs about Hanukkah as there are about Christmas, there is still a few which help bring in some of the joyful spirit.

5. Eight Nights of Presents

Because the oil lasted for eight nights, Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights. And sure, there are presents involved, just like how there are at Christmas. But instead of just one night, there are eight nights of presents involved.

6. THE FOOD

You haven't lived until you've eaten a true Jewish feast, like the kind that exists for Hanukkah. It's a night of true eating pleasure. From the Latkes, Matzo Ball Soup and Keugle, to the Babka, Chocolate-Covered Matzo and Rugelach-it's a delight.

7. Lighting the Menorah

A Christmas tree is lit only once. A menorah is lit eight times. And every time is magical in some way.

8. The Holiday Armadillo

Okay, so this one isn't really a Hanukkah tradition-it's a character from an episode of Friends when Ross tried to teach his son Ben about the holiday. No there isn't really a character whose face serves as the spokesperson of sorts for the holiday. But if there ever was one, the Holiday Armadillo would totally be it.

Happy Hanukkah!