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Coverage dated December 20, 2024 to December 24, 2024

It's Christmas -- And Hanukkah Too -- with Lighting of First Candle at Sundown

Headline from Times Of San Diego, on the newest of 2 developments

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, in 2024 with lighting of the first candle.

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  1. In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day

    Headline from Press of Atlantic City ·

  2. Newest

    It's Christmas -- And Hanukkah Too -- with Lighting of First Candle at Sundown

    Headline from Times Of San Diego ·

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900. For some rabbis…

  2. New York Post

    Hanukkah and Christmas make for a delightful mashup — so why not celebrate it all? (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day this year? December 25th! Thank God, writes Zibby Owens, the editor of "Being Jewish Now."

  3. NPR

    Hanukkah and Christmas will be celebrated this year on the same day: December 25 (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    This year the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. Here's how some interfaith families are preparing to celebrate both holidays.

  4. NPR

    The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

  5. Time

    How Often Does Hanukkah Start on Christmas? (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    In 2024, Hanukkah starts on Christmas, which only happens an average of five times per century.

  6. Forbes

    When Lights Align: A United Christmas And Hanukkah (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Christmas and the start of Hanukkah are on December 25 this year, offering us a rare and poignant reminder of our shared humanity.

  7. Times Of San Diego

    It's Christmas -- And Hanukkah Too -- with Lighting of First Candle at Sundown (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, in 2024 with lighting of the first candle.

  8. CBS News

    Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024 in rare occurrence (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.

  9. Independent Tribune

    In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah began this year on Christmas Day (opens Independent Tribune)

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    Independent Tribune's feed description

    Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day.

  10. Deseret News

    Interfaith families will celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas this year — at the same time (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    When is Hanukkah? Why does Hanukkah start at different times each year? Hanukkah traditions. Do Jews celebrate Christmas?

  11. NBC Chicago

    When does Hanukkah begin? What to know as the Jewish holiday overlaps with Christmas (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    While the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah often falls at varying points during November and December, this year's festival of lights begins a bit later - and it...

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