Hanukah (December 25, 2024 to January 2, 2025)

Hanukkah is a time for gathering with family and friends, exchanging gifts, and enjoying traditional foods like latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts). It also includes games like spinning the dreidel, a four-sided top, often played by children. Although Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday in terms of religious significance, it has gained prominence in Jewish culture, especially in the diaspora, where it is often celebrated alongside other winter holidays. The festival serves as a reminder of Jewish…

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Public Menorah Lighting across Southern Ontario bring communities together to celebrate Hanukkah in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. These events, often held in city squares, parks, and popular gathering spaces, mark each night of Hanukkah by lighting one of the eight branches of the menorah, symbolizing the miracle of light that lasted for eight days with only a small amount of oil. This cherished tradition is observed with music, traditional foods, and family-friendly activities, fostering unity and a spirit…

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