Hanukkah festivities light up Jerusalem as the Jewish holiday begins on Wednesday. This year marks a rare convergence, as Hanukkah and Christmas share the same date for the first time since 2005.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a significant Jewish holiday. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The festival lasts for eight days, symbolising the miracle of the menorah.

Though Catholicism is the dominant faith on Guam, the island is home to a diverse range of religious communities, reflecting its multicultural population. This year, one of those communities —