Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history. The first candle of Hanukkah was lit by rabbis at the Western Wall in ...

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrating love, happiness, and blessings that usually takes place during late November or December. Even if you don't celebrate, it's possible you know someone who does.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this Holy Year "to silence the sounds of arms and overcome ...

Hanukkah décor can be notoriously tricky to shop for. While there are great options out there, they’re often hard to find—and once you locate them, it’s easy to second-guess the investment. (After all ...

Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival celebrating the reconsecration of the Jerusalem temple. The holiday's focus has shifted over time from a military victory to the miracle of oil lasting for ...

The two holidays will converge for the first time since 2005. For some, celebrating both means “the best blend of the two.” By Remy Tumin and Claire Moses The Dec. 25 menu is set for Denise Handlarski ...

With Hanukkah and Christmas taking place around the same time of year, people sometimes wonder: What is Hanukkah, and is it just the Jewish equivalent of Christmas? Absolutely not. Religiously, the ...