The first night of Hanukkah has only fallen on Christmas Day four times in the last 125 years, making it a fairly rare occurrence. “As a Jewish religious leader, ...

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival of lights that marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It's celebrated with candle lighting, special prayers and fried food. Here's what to know ...

So, on the first night of Hanukkah, the shamash is lit, along with one other candle. Over the course of the eight nights of Hanukkah, 44 candles will be used. How to set up Hanukkah candles .

Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah fall on the same day this year. “Thank God,” writes Zibby Owens, the editor of “Being Jewish Now.” ...