The candles have long been crafted in this part of Fukushima Prefecture, known as Aizu, a legacy that is carried on by five local artisans who continue to turn out the traditional illuminations.
That’s because the miracle of Hanukkah (more below) “ occurred with a menorah consisting of fuel, wicks and fire,” according to the online Jewish learning group Chabad. “B ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended a candle-lighting ceremony at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to mark the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. The lighting of a giant Hanukkah ...
The festival of light is observed by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and commemorates Lord Ram's return after years of exile. Lighting candles ...