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Hanukkah, Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s history

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. Here’s the history

Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. after it was defiled by Syrian Greeks.

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Hanukkah, Jewish holiday of light and miracle, begins on December 25

This year, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will begin on December 25, 2024, and will last until January 2, 2025. This special eight-day holiday commemorates the

Las Vegas Sun · 20h

Let there be joyous, festive lights to celebrate Jewish holiday tradition

Hanukkah begins on Christmas this year, marking a rare coincidence of the Jewish and Christian holidays, which occur according to different calendars. The alignment

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Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah may not receive quite the same level of attention as Christmas. But as Adam Sandler pointed out in his hit “Hanukkah Song,” the holiday, which starts this year on Wednesday evening,

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Christmas? Hanukkah? This Year for Our Family, It’s Chrismukkah.

Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year. By Dan Saltzstein Dan Saltzstein’s most memorable childhood Hanukkah gift was a New York Jets jersey.

CBS News · 1d

Families celebrate dual holidays as Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day

For the first time since 2005, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. And some families across North Texas will be celebrating both holidays at the same time this year.

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Jewish holiday of Hanukkah shines as a symbol of 'light over darkness'

Known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rise of the Jewish people against ...

Israeli hostage families light first candle of Hanukkah, marking start of second holiday without loved ones

Families and relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza lit the first candle of Hanukkah on Wednesday, marking the start of ...

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Kicking off the first day of Hanukkah on Christmas Day in the Lowcountry

Although Dec. 25 is known for celebrating Christmas, this year it is also a day for celebrating another special holiday, which is the first night of Hanukkah.

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Dreidels, service and cheer at Capital Jewish Museum’s Hanukkah event

But while many residents of the region stayed home or went to see family, the Capital Jewish Museum was abuzz. A steady ...

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Jewish community ignites Hanukkah spirit in Las Vegas with menorah lighting ceremony

As Christmas festivities wind down, the Jewish community in Las Vegas is just getting started with their Hanukkah ...

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Local Jewish leaders commence the Hanukkah celebration

The 8-day festival began on the same day as Christmas this year – the first time the two holidays have coincided since 2005.

The menorah is lit in Burlington marking the first day of Hanukkah

The holiday, which is eight days and nights, runs through Jan. 2 this year and celebrates the rededication of the Second ...

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Hanukkah is coming. When does Jewish holiday start in 2024 and what is its meaning?

Hanukkah runs from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025. The first night of ...

Christmas and first day of Hanukkah fall on same day | Jewish community's message of unity

ATLANTA — For the first time in 20 years, Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah are being celebrated on the same day, creating an opportunity for communities to come together across Atlanta. Shay ...

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Thousands attended events across the DMV to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah

Wednesday marked the first night of Hanukkah, people gathered from all over to commemorate the holy holiday. Residents in ...

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