A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top traditionally played with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Each side of the dreidel has a Hebrew letter: Nun, Gimel, Hey, and Shin, which stand for the phrase "Nes Gadol Hayah Sham," meaning "A great miracle happened there." Players use the dreidel to play a game that involves betting with gelt (chocolate coins or real money) and following specific rules based on the letter that lands face up. The game of dreidel is often played by children and families during Hanukkah celebrations. It serves as a fun way to commemorate the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days in the Temple after the Maccabean revolt. The dreidel game not only provides entertainment but also helps to teach the history and traditions of Judaism to younger generations.