sukkot - Chanuka Succos connection

What connections does Chanuka have with Succos?

Answer

• Both are celebrated for eight days


• Both have full hallel on all the days


• Both are celebrated outside the house (sukkah is outside, and menorah should be outside)


• Both are Possul if they are more than 20 amos high (i.e. above the ground)


• Both call for hiddur mitzvah (lulav we try to get the best, and menorah by adding more each night)

all taken from here.