Definite article with "Hanoucca"

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Definite article with "Hanoucca"

Does it make any sense to ask why "Hanoucca" doesn't use a definite article in order to ease the pronunciation? Is it because the "H" is an "H aspiré"? 

Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Tom,

I am not familiar with Hanoucca, but Pâques and Noël don’t have one either, so nothing odd there...

Definite article with "Hanoucca"

Does it make any sense to ask why "Hanoucca" doesn't use a definite article in order to ease the pronunciation? Is it because the "H" is an "H aspiré"? 

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