Are Christmas and Hanukkah on the Same Day?

The Jews celebrate Hanukkah, and the Christians celebrate Christmas. Oftentimes, it appears that both celebratory periods occur at the same time. The Jews celebrate for eight days, while the Christians celebrate for one day, December 25. So, do Hanukkah and Christmas start on the same day? The short answer is no. While this has happened … Read more

Which Countries Celebrate Hanukkah?

Hannukah is a global holiday that is celebrated by people in countries all around the world. But because the holiday is Jewish in origin and tradition, are there any countries that formally celebrate it? It should come as no surprise that Hanukkah is celebrated significantly in Israel, the country with the highest density of Jewish … Read more