Yes, the first day of Hanukkah is on Christmas this year, Dec. 25. It begins at sundown. Hanukkah ends at sundown on Jan. 2. Why is Hanukkah so late this year? Hanukkah always begins on the 25th of ...

Hanukkah is the festival of lights, and means "dedication" in Hebrew. It celebrates the victory of Macabee soldiers, or Jewish freedom fighters, over the Syrian Greek army. The Macabees reclaimed the ...

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(CNN) — Here is some background information about the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. In 2025, Hanukkah will start on December 14 at sunset and will end December 22, at sunset. In 2024, Hanukkah will start ...

In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication,” and the holiday marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in the second century BC, after a small group of Jewish fighters liberated it from occupying ...

Since Dec. 7th the world has been gathering at sundown to celebrate Hanukkah. Here in New Jersey, we’ve given readers a list of just where to go to celebrate the holiday. Now, as the end of the ...

Hanukkah is spread out over eight days so there is plenty of time to sing, dance, and enjoy Hanukkah songs. The best Hanukkah songs for kids are fun and upbeat but still manage to convey the ...

Wait. Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day this year? December 25th! Thank God! Finally! Can we please keep this up?! My extended family is a mishmash of Jews and Catholics, ...

Here is a fun way to enjoy the Hanukkah holiday with free printable Hanukkah bookmarks to color. Personalize your own bookmarks by adding your favorite colors to these Hanukkah themed bookmarks. Take ...

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS + Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Host Geoffrey ...