Hanukkah sameach! Happy Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah)! Starting at sunset on December 25th, Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. Because the Jewish calendar follows the lunar cycle, the holiday begins on a different date each year. Jews celebrating Hanukkah light a menorah for eight nights. The menorah holds nine candles: one for each...
Happy Kwanzaa! For almost 60 years, December 26-January 1st has been set apart to celebrate African heritage, unity, and culture. It was created by an American activist named Maulana Karenga to encourage pride within the Black community during the Civil Rights Movement. The holiday is inspired by various African harvest festival traditions. The holiday encourages...
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