WATCH: Ben Shapiro explains the history behind Chanukah December 17, 2017 Political pundit Ben Shapiro explains the meaning of Chanukah and the history behind the Festival of Lights. Ben Shapiro Explains Hanukkah What is Hanukkah? Watch as I explain the history behind the holiday! Posted by Ben Shapiro on Saturday, December 16, 2017 Ben ShapiroChanukahJewish history