Jewish families today celebrate this holiday by lighting a special Hanukkah menorah, a candelabrum with holders for eight candles, one for each day of celebration, plus a ninth, the shammash, "server," used to light the others. One candle is lit on the first night, two on the second, ...
Learn more about the celebration of Hanukkah, its history, and how it is celebrated on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Before I get into the history of Hanukkah, I should address one basic thing about it that you might have noticed: how it is spelled. There are at least 20 ...
Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is an 8-day Jewish celebration often referred to as the Festival of Lights. Jewish people in the UK celebrate this holiday by lighting candles, exchanging presents, and eating fried foods.
Back by popular demand girlSINGER, a celebration of Rosemary Clooney returns to 54 Below on November 19th. I am so grateful to my guest Carolyn Montgomery. We are so proud because the show and our guests are now featured on the TV screens in the lobby and the hotel rooms. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a hearing to decide whether to civilly commit the man charged with stabbing five people with a machete at a suburban New York Hanukkah celebration in 2019.
In Germany, huge bonfires are lit during the last night of Hanukkah. People dance and sing around the fire until the small hours of the morning. While in Yemen, children do door-to-door collections of wicks for the Menorah. The Hanukkah celebration is somewhat synonymous with Christmas, which...
Gifts for Hanukkah are given over the eight nights of celebration, versus the one day Santa visits. If you’re looking for unique gift ideas, here are three reasons to send someone a Hanukkah gift basket: Great for hosts - Gift baskets are ideal Hanukkah gift ideas for anyone who will be...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, Nov. 28– The annual New York City celebration is returning for its 98th edition, featuring impressive helium balloons, creative floats, clowns, mesmerizing performance groups, popular Broadway musicals, celebrity appearances and much more. ...
For the first time in 125 years, the Jewish Hanukkah celebration coincides with American Thanksgiving Day.