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,

Hanukkah falling on Christmas — sometimes dubbed " Christmukkah " — occurs rarely. Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah have occurred simultaneously four times since 1900, according to Hebcal, a Hebrew calendar tracking website. The next time it will happen is in 2035.

For 2024, Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day and ends on Jan. 2, meaning for families that celebrate both holidays, they get both joyful traditions, and add in New Year’s celebrations all during the same eight-day stretch. While families all have different ways they celebrate the holidays, there are certain things common for Hanukkah.