Hanukkah, Christmas

Hanukkah celebrations have changed dramatically − but the same is true of Christmas
Assimilation no doubt played a role in making Hanukkah the commercialized holiday it is today. But other factors shaped the modern festival, too, a scholar of Jewish studies and gender explains.
Hanukkah 2024 started 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
Hanukkah starts on same day as Christmas this year. What to know about the Jewish holiday
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.
How often does Hanukkah start on Christmas Day? It's pretty rare
Hanukkah can begin as early as Nov. 28 or as late as Dec. 27, depending on the year, according to Reader's Digest. Hanukkah changes dates every year — in the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world — because it is based on the Hebrew calendar.
How Often Does Hanukkah Start on Christmas?
F or 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, Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis.
Rare overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas highlights themes of light and unity
This year marks a rare convergence on the holiday calendar: the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. It’s an overlap that has only happened five time
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.
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 and Hanukkah overlap for first time in nearly 20 years; Lancaster Jewish community celebrates
The Jewish community in City gathered Wednesday night to light the first of the eight candles for Hanukkah, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the holiday overlapped with Christmas.
Hanukkah and Christmas coincide in rare 'Chrismukkah' celebration
It’s a mashup of Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah. It happens about once every 20 years, and this year, it happened.
No, Marjorie Taylor Greene Didn't Say Biden Scheduled Hanukkah on Christmas
Ga., said, "Why would Joe Biden schedule Hanukkah on the same day as Christmas? I'll tell you why: because he hates ...
Week of holidays: In addition to Christmas, Hanukkah began Wednesday, Kwanzaa on Thursday
It’s a busy holiday season this week, with Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa all taking place within days of each other.
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No Arena holiday carolers sing in Chinatown, light Hanukkah candle
Rabbi Linda Holtzman addressed holiday carolers with No Arena in Chinatown Solidarity (NACS) on Christmas Day and the first day/night of Hanukkah in Philly’s Chinatown Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
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Hanukkah begins on same day as Christmas this year. 10 things to know about Jewish holiday
Dec. 25 is extra special this year: It's the date Christmas is always celebrated and, in 2024, marks the day Hanukkah begins. The eight-day "festival of lights" is observed by Jews around the ...
Madonna Celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah with 4 of Her Kids and Boyfriend Akeem Morris: 'All at Once'
Lourdes Leon, 28, Chifundo "Mercy" James, 18, and 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere — and her boyfriend Akeem Morris as ...
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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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 ...
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, ...