Rare holiday crossover has Hanukkah and Christmas beginning on same date this year
In a rare holiday crossover, Dec. 24 ‘twas the night before Christmas, and the eve of the eight-day Jewish holiday Hanukkah.
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WATCH LIVE: National Menorah lights up for the first night of Hanukkah
It’s only the fifth time since 1900 that Hanukkah has fallen on Christmas Day. Why is Hanukkah so late this year? The simple answer is that the Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles, and is not in ...
Faithful flock to St. Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate Christmas
It's Christmas Day and the first night Hanukkah, the first time the two have happened on the same day since 2005.
Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this ...
Hanukkah celebrations begin for Jewish community
Joint faith celebrations are taking place across Wales as the first day of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas. Hanukkah - Chanukah in Hebrew - is celebrated for eight days in November or ...
Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners on Christmas Eve
This holiday season, a lucky Mega Millions player might receive a $1.15 billion belated Christmas gift after no one won ...