Jewish people around the world light Hanukkah candles to celebrate an ancient miracle: when Judah Maccabee and his band of warriors successfully fought back against oppression and ...

When it comes to global holiday customs, there is no season more festive and universal than Winter: the confluence of cozy ...

Hanukkah has its eight candles in the menorah. Christmas includes an Advent wreath with four candles. Kwanzaa is symbolized with seven candles. “Each day adds a little bit more of light,” said ...

In 2013, there was the “Menurkey,” a turkey-shaped menorah, for the highly unusual overlap of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah.

About 150 years before the Common Era, a seven-branched candelabrum -- menorah -- was kept lit in the Temple in ... Today, Jews light the Chanukah candles for eight days, one for each day of the great ...

The finished menorah is about 10 inches tall and has multi-colored candles; add the yellow plastic frames as the nights of Hanukkah unfold. If this gift appeals, snap it up now—we’ve been ...

It’s in response to Oct. 7.” Boruch Klar ... s 30-foot menorah and planted a Palestinian flag between the candles. The menorah was not damaged, but local authorities are investigating the ...

Canada Post is unveiling its latest stamp, which commemorates the annual Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the ...

Within the Holy Temple in Jerusalem was a menorah, a candelabra with seven branches ... But then, a miracle happened: the candles somehow burned for eight days. This is known as the miracle ...

Bottles of wine, candles, chocolates, board games, or books are all great options. If time allows for preparation, personalized matchbooks make a nice touch for lighting the menorah. Who knows ...

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 17.