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How Often Does Hanukkah Start on Christmas?

For the first time since 2005, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas. The two winter holidays converge an average of five times a century, according to Rabbi Joseph Potasnik,

When Lights Align: A United Christmas And Hanukkah

Christmas and the start of Hanukkah are on December 25 this year, offering us a rare and poignant reminder of our shared humanity.

'Praying to the same God': Hanukkah and Christmas align as Louisiana families celebrate

Though Hanukkah doesn't start until sundown of Dec. 25 this year, the day marks only the second time this century that the Jewish festival of lights and Christmas align.

Hanukkah, menorah

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 Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein lighting the first and second candles.

Twelve-foot menorah to be lighted in downtown Modesto to mark Hanukkah

Tenth Street Plaza in downtown Modesto will be alight with a 12-foot menorah on Sunday, Dec. 29, marking the fifth day of Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukah. The menorah will be placed on Dec. 24, the day before the beginning of Hanukkah this year,

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Lighting of the Menorah in Fredericksburg symbolizing start of Hanukkah

December 25 marks the first night of Hanukkah, the 8-day Jewish festival celebrating freedom from oppression. Also known as the festival of lights, a candle is lit each night on the menorah. In the City of Fredericksburg,

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This Year's Dates for Celebrating Hanukkah are Odd—Here's Why

Hanukkah changes every year but 2024's Jewish festival coincides with Christmas, starting at sunset on December 25 and ...

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

"Hanukkah represents the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and spirituality over materialism," Palm Beach ...

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Hanukkah 2024: When is the first night and how is it celebrated?

When does Hanukkah start this year? And what's the correct way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key ...

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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 ...

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For Hanukkah, Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland has a talking menorah. What to know

Temple Shir Tikva, at 141 Boston Post Road (Route 20), has an automated menorah that not only lights itself for each of ...

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Recipe: If frying individual latkes is too messy, celebrate Hanukkah with a giant leek-potato round

1. Have on hand a 10-inch nonstick skillet and a 12-inch flat plate. 2. In a saucepan, combine the potatoes with water to ...

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Hanukkah a time to be there for one another, near and far

When it comes time to celebrate Hanukkah, local Jews might light candles on a menorah, spin a dreidel or bite onto a latke ...

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For Hanukkah, Long Beach's menorah stands 27 feet tall

The menorah in Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach reaches 27 feet high and is so tall that rabbis must ride a fire department cherry ...

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Hanukkah starts Christmas Day and Southern California families see opportunity

For the past few years, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have been lonely times for her because her husband is in an assisted ...

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