Philadelphia families celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah

Philadelphia families celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah with festive activities, time together
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Hanukkah celebration in Philadelphia marks 50 years since first public menorah lighting
Dozens of vehicles topped with menorahs traveled from Eakins Oval to Independence Hall to spread the message of Hanukkah to Philadelphia and beyond.
What to know about celebrating Hanukkah in Philadelphia
Hanukkah kicks off at sundown on Wednesday and continues through Jan. 2. Worth noting: The Festival of Lights aligns with Christmas for the first time since 2005. Here are some ways to celebrate in Philly.
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa celebrations draw families, communities together across Philly
Christmas may be over, but there are still other cultural and religious celebrations taking place this week across the Delaware Valley.
Hanukkah celebration held in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square
Local rabbis, community leaders and community members gathered in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square on Thursday night to celebrate Hanukkah.
Philadelphia families celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and togetherness
Philadelphia families celebrated Christmas, the first day of Hanukkah and time together with ice skating and other activities Wednesday.
Hanukkah gathering in Rittenhouse Square brings hundreds together
Hundreds gathered in Rittenhouse Square for the second night of Hanukkah filled with music, prayer and the customary jelly donuts.
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Celebrate fifth night of Hanukkah at Hilldale Sunday afternoon
There will be a 9-foot menorah at the Hilldale open grass area that will be lit up Sunday afternoon, commemorating the fifth night of Hanukkah.
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Philadelphia region celebrates holiday season with festivities for all
Throughout the Philadelphia region, Christmas came to life with midnight ... As Christmas festivities continue, members of the Jewish faith prepared for Hanukkah, an eight-day celebration that ...
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day this year
Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since ...
Boathouse Row lights up for Kwanzaa in Philadelphia
Lights were up at Boathouse Row for Kwanzaa. This is one of many holiday celebrations taking place across the Delaware Valley ...
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In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day
Schneerson — that a menorah was lit outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Liberty Bell was housed at the time. "Hanukkah is a celebration of religious liberty, so that it’s not ...