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Hanukkah, Christmas
Why Hanukkah 2024 falls on Christmas Day. It won’t happen again for 11 years.
While Hanukkah and Christmas do often overlap, the last time the first night of Hanukkah landed on Christmas Day was 2005, 19 years ago. More recently, in 2016, Hanukkah fell on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. That will happen again in 2027. But the first night of Hanukkah won’t coincide with Christmas Day again until 2035.
Christmas, Hanukkah's start align in 2024. Here's how rare it is
According to VOX, the holidays don't align very often. The two dates randomly align because the Jewish and Gregorian calendars don't align. Since 1900, the first day of Hanukkah has fallen on Christmas only four times:
When is Hanukkah 2024? Why the holiday coincides with Christmas for the first time in nearly 20 years
Hanukkah is beginning on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005. Here's why it doesn't happen often.
What is Hanukkah and when does it start this year?
Though Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, Hanukkah this year begins Christmas Day, which is Wednesday, Dec. 25. This hasn't happened since 2005. According to chabad.org, Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration for those who celebrate in the Jewish community.
Happy Hanukkah! When does Jewish holiday start in 2024 and what is the meaning? What to know
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Hanukkah, Christmas overlap this year. 9 things to know about the Jewish 'festival of lights'
Hanukkah
will begin the same day as Christmas this year. The eight-day "festival of lights," observed by Jews worldwide, ...
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Drought in NYC could put a damper on public Hanukkah menorah lightings
As a drought warning puts the kibosh on fire permits in the city, rabbis who kindle public menorahs are hoping for a Hanukkah ...
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When is Hanukkah in 2024? Here's its history and when to celebrate
Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday, is almost here. We've rounded up key dates for 2024, when to celebrate and a bit of history.
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‘A Hanukkah Carol’ imbues the holidays with charm and chutzpah
Even when it’s rough around the edges, Round House Theatre’s world premiere “A Hanukkah Carol, or Gelt Trip! The Musical” is ...
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Hanukkah: 8 facts to know about the holiday, from the menorah oil to the history and food
The Maccabees then reclaimed the temple. "Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lighting lights during the darkest ...
Jewish Journal
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The Ultimate Hanukkah 2024 Gift Guide
Check out these awesome products for your 2024 Hanukkah gift list.
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What Is Hanukkah, and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Whereas Christmas marks the birth of Jesus, Hanukkah, which was celebrated for centuries before Jesus was born, commemorates ...
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When is Hanukkah in 2024? Here's its history and how to celebrate
Hanukkah is the festival of lights, and means "dedication" in Hebrew. It celebrates the victory of Macabee soldiers over the ...
Jewish Journal
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Sephardic Torah from the Holy Land | Hanukkah, 1948
Nessim Bouskila (seated first from right) with his IDF comrades in 1948. https://jewishjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/speaker ...
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17 Hanukkah events on Long Island
Discover Hanukkah celebrations on Long Island, including menorah lightings, festive treats and family-friendly activities ...
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