Today on Christmas Eve, families are getting together in anticipation of the big day tomorrow. But did you know that it's also Hanukkah? This year, Hanukkah begins with Christmas on the night of ...

The holiday commemorates the Jewish rededication of the Second Holy Temple of Jerusalem. Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” is among the most modern of the worldwide Jewish festivals, being only ...

Some will light a menorah alongside the Christmas tree this year. Many multifaith families across Northeast Pennsylvania celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas, but this year, the two holidays converge ...

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Hanukkah, usually around the same time as Christmas, begins right on Christmas Day this year, making it especially difficult not to compare the two. “Hanukkah is literally not a very important holiday ...

While the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah often falls at varying points during November and December, this year's festival of lights begins a bit later - and it comes with a calendar rarity. In 2024, ...

There are many Hanukkah traditions, but the holiday's focus on a miracle is something we can all take into our lives, no matter what we celebrate. I’ve learned a lot of things since second grade, and ...

The past three nights, many Jewish families have gathered to celebrate Hanukkah. Many families like to spin the dreidel. The classic Hanukkah toy originally had little to do with Hanukkah. Deena ...