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Hanukkah starts on same day as Christmas this year. What to know about the Jewish holiday

The holidays are extra special this year. Not only is Dec. 25 Christmas, but it marks the beginning of Hanukkah. This particular alignment of the holidays is rare. In fact, it has only occurred four other times since 1900,

CBS News on MSN · 15h

Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024 in rare occurrence

This year, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005. Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the Dec. 25th of the Gregorian calendar, and Hanukkah starting on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar.

The Press of Atlantic City · 3h

In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day

Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900. For some rabbis, the intersection of the two religious holidays provides an auspicious occasion for interfaith engagement.

Hanukkah, Houston area

Yahoo · 15h

13-foot menorah to be lit for Hanukkah at State House on Wednesday

A 13-foot menorah will be lit at t State House on the first day of Hanukkah on Dec. 25. The lighting will take place at 4 p.m. where a hydraulic lift will be used to reach the lanterns. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 22h

Hanukkah 2024: Here's where to celebrate in the Houston area

Hanukkah begins Wednesday, with festivals and menorah lighting ceremonies planned around the Houston area. Here’s what to know about the holiday and how to celebrate it in Houston. What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah,

Daily Press · 20h

Festival of Lights begins tomorrow to celebrate Hanukkah

During Hanukkah, “each and every one of us has the opportunity, obligation, responsibility, to be that menorah, to be that shining light,” says Rabbi Mendy Heber of Chabad Williamsburg.

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When is the first night of Hanukkah 2024? When it starts, facts, how it's celebrated

Hanukkah is an eight-day festival marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Here's what to know about the ...

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Illinois city sparks complaints, petition by limiting Hanukkah menorah display to just a few hours

The city of Lake Forest, Ill., is sparking controversy by limiting a Hanukkah display this year, citing "legal guidance" from ...

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Chabad of the Panhandle will light an especially sweet menorah for Hanukkah

Chabad will be staging its 24th annual Jewish Community Hanukkah Celebration in Tallahassee's Cascades Park from 4-5:30 p.m.

St George News14h

All invited to Hanukkah's 'message of hope' at menorah lightings in St. George, Cedar City

Menorahs have started appearing in various places around St. George and Cedar City in observation of the upcoming Hanukkah ...

WPHL Philadelphia on MSN23h

Hanukkah 2024: Everything you need to know

The first night of Hanukkah falls on December 25, 2024, and if you need a refresher on properly lighting a menorah, what the holiday means, or how to celebrate, we have you covered. Rabbi Mendi ...

MLive- Flint/Saginaw/Bay City on MSN1d

Massive 22-foot menorah lighting makes one Michigan city a Hanukkah destination

The center candle of the 22-foot menorah will be lit by Sheriff Chris Swanson, with Prosecutor David Leyton and Michigan ...

Ahwatukee Foothills News4d

Chabad of Ahwatukee sets Hanukkah celebration

Ahwatukee is seeing a surge in public displays of the holiday and Jewish identity, with many more families and individuals ...

Berkshire Eagle1d

Chabad of the Berkshires slates Lenox menorah lighting for Hanukkah

The second annual celebration to begin the eight-day holiday will be held in Lilac Park on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Speakers ...

Celebrating Hanukkah in Waterloo region and Guelph

Christmas Day also marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah - it's the first time in 19 years that both holidays ...

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