SAN ANTONIO -- Tuesday night at sunset kicks off the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. 

From Dreidels to candles to everything in between, there's a lot that goes into making Hanukkah happen inside the home. While it's a holiday that's evolved over the centuries, the core message stays the same.

"Hanukkah is an old holiday with historic roots, but ultimately it's about the struggle for freedom and to remain Jewish in a largely non-Jewish world," said Rabbi Alan Berlin Executive Director at Temple Beth-El San Antonio.

For eight days millions of people across the world will gather inside their homes with family, friends, and loved ones to celebrate Hanukkah.

Every night followers of all ages will participate in the traditional Menorah lighting, topped off with holiday foods, blessings, songs, and games.

Rabbi Alan Berlin with Temple Beth El in San Antonio said even in today's world the meaning of remaining true to yourself and your heritage never changes.

"I think an important message of Hanukkah is a universal one. It's about remaining true to who you are, but also advocating for the rights of those who may not have a voice in our society and supporting them as well," Berlin said.