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Video: Hanukkah and Christmas coincide on the same day this year.

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Last updated: 2024/12/27 at 10:27 PM
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Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The celebration lasts for eight days and nights and is observed by lighting the menorah, a candelabrum with nine branches. The holiday usually falls in December, and this year it started on November 28th. Hanukkah is a time for reflection, unity, and gratitude, and it is celebrated by Jewish communities around the world.

In Washington, a menorah was lit near the White House by Alejandro Mayorkas, symbolizing light and hope. This act of lighting the menorah is a tradition that dates back centuries and is a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. In Kyiv, Europe’s largest menorah lights up Independence Square, while in Berlin, a giant menorah was installed in front of the Brandenburg Gate. These public displays of menorah lighting bring communities together and serve as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the Jewish people.

Hanukkah commemorates a miracle that occurred in the 2nd century BC when a lamp burned for eight days on a small supply of oil. This miracle is the reason why the holiday lasts for eight days and nights and why the lighting of the menorah is central to the celebration. Each night, an additional candle is lit on the menorah until all eight candles are glowing. This gradual lighting symbolizes the spreading of light and hope in times of darkness and uncertainty.

In addition to lighting the menorah, Hanukkah is celebrated with traditional foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled donuts). These foods are fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. Families gather to enjoy these foods together and to exchange gifts, play games, and sing songs. Hanukkah is a joyous time that brings families and communities closer together and allows them to reflect on the miracles and blessings in their lives.

As Hanukkah continues to be celebrated around the world, it serves as a reminder of the importance of unity, resilience, and hope. The lighting of the menorah symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and the power of faith and perseverance. In a world that can often feel filled with darkness, Hanukkah reminds us that there is always light to be found, even in the smallest of miracles. May this holiday season be a time of reflection, gratitude, and hope for all who celebrate Hanukkah.

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