The holidays are extra special this year. Not only is Dec. 25 Christmas, but it marks the beginning of Hanukkah. This ...

Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on ... Jewish calendar is based on luni-solar calendar cycles. According to Chabad, months under the Hebrew calendar follow a lunar cycle, lasting about ...

According to Chabad.org, the menorah holds nine flames, one of which is the shamash (“attendant”), which is used to kindle ...

Since 1900, the first night of Hannukah and Christmas have fallen on the same day only 4 times prior to this year.

Known as Chanukah in Hebrew, meaning “dedication,” the holiday honors the rededication of the Holy Temple, according to Chabad ... Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary ...

Jewish members of The Chabad Jewish Center of Greenville held a Hanukkah car parade on New Year Year's Day in downtown ...

Hanukkah’s first day also fell on Christmas in 1910, 1921 and 1959. At Pasadena City Hall, Chabad of Pasadena invited anyone to partake in its annual “Grand Menorah Lighting.” In a city ...

Chabad of Southern Minnesota held a gathering ... As many thousands of Christians also celebrated Christmas on Wednesday in Rochester, this year is the first time in nearly two decades that ...

Not only is Dec. 25 Christmas, but it marks the beginning ... special prayers and fried foods, according to Chabad.org. One candle is lit each night on the menorah, which is placed in a doorway ...