The first candle of Hanukkah was lit by rabbis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, as they gathered in joint prayer with families of hostages held in Gaza.Credit...Abir Sultan/EPA, via Shutterstock ...

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous Jewish holiday celebrated across the world. It lasts for eight ...

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25 marks an extra special occasion: the rare event when Christmas Day aligns with the start of Hanukkah ... candles and praying with her family. "Happy Chanukah to all those who celebrate ...

Joint faith celebrations are taking place across Wales as the first day of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas.

"I hope the light of this candelabra will shine across this square long beyond the eight days of the Hanukkah celebration," Mr Scholz said. "That is why I'm also happy to be here today," he said ...