Hanukkah, Christmas

Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the 25th of December on the Gregorian calendar, and Hanukkah starting on
'Not the Jewish Christmas,' Hanukkah celebrates 'bringing light to the world'
For those unfamiliar with Jewish holidays and traditions, CEO Daniel Staffenberg of Jewish Community Federation of Richmond offered this quick summary.
Christmas and Hanukkah Coincide for First Time in Two Decades, Igniting Shared Celebrations in Pikesville
Christmas and Hanukkah coincided in 2022, a rare event marked by community celebrations and interfaith family dynamics.
Christmas lands on first night of Hanukkah
The start of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, falls on the same day as Christmas this year, and the occurrence is rare.
Hanukkah and Christmas coincide in rare ‘Chrismukkah’ celebration
It’s an “oy to the world” moment. It’s a mashup of Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah. It happens about once every 20 years, and this year, it happened. There’s even a nickname for this day “Chrismukkah.
Philadelphia families celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah with festive activities, time together
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Christmas morning or Hanukkah night? These families do both.
When Kai Cutler, age 4, walks into his living room, he sees a Christmas tree topped with a glittering star. That ornament is out of reach, but another decoration nearby hangs at eye level: A fabric menorah with Velcro candle flames.
Interfaith family celebrates both Christmas, first night of Hanukkah
Wednesday is Christmas, but for the first time since 2005, it's also the first night of Hanukkah, making it a special day for interfaith families who celebrate both holidays.
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.
Happy Chrismukkah! 10 Celebrity Families Who Celebrate Both Christmas and Hanukkah
Dec. 25 marks the start of both Christmas and Hanukkah in 2024. See which celebrity families will be celebrating both holidays this year.
Philadelphia families celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and togetherness
Philadelphia families celebrated Christmas, the first day of Hanukkah and time together with ice skating and other activities Wednesday.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Spend First Christmas as Engaged Couple at Hanukkah Party in NYC
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco spent their first Christmas together as an engaged couple at a Hanukkah party in New York City, ...
Christmas Day and Hanukkah fall on the same day for first time in nearly 2 decades
The start of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, falls on the same day as Christmas this year, and the occurrence is rare.
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 ...
Madonna Celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah with 4 of Her Kids and Boyfriend Akeem Morris: 'All at Once'
The music icon was joined by her four daughters for a double holiday post on Instagram Madonna is doubling up on the holiday ...
Challenges — and opportunities — created by a unique overlap between Hanukkah and Christmas
At the organizational level, the overlap between Christmas and Hanukkah has opened the door to special interfaith events. For ...
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Yuma locals celebrate Hanukkah with meaningful traditions
With Christmas behind us, the Festival of Light continues in Yuma. Local families are celebrating Hanukkah with meaningful ...
Menorah lighting in Pioneer Square marks festive Hanukkah-Christmas overlap
There were double the celebrations on Wednesday, as this year Hanukkah coincided with Christmas.Several dozen people lit two ...
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JCC menorah lit on first night of Hanukkah
For the first time since 2005, the first day of Hanukkah is on Christmas. “It's pretty rare. So this is only the fifth time ...