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The first light of the menorah was lit near the White House In Washington D.C., USA, on 25.12.2024
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Video. This year, Hanukkah and Christmas are celebrated on the same day.

In Washington, a menorah symbolising light and hope was lit near the White House by Alejandro Mayorkas.

In Washington, a menorah symbolising light and hope was lit near the White House by Alejandro Mayorkas.

In Kyiv, Europe's largest menorah lights up Independence Square, while in Berlin a giant menorah was installed in front of the Brandenburg Gate.

Hanukkah commemorates a miracle in the 2nd century BC when a lamp burned for eight days on a small supply of oil. This moment of unity and spirituality is celebrated with the gradual lighting of candles and traditional foods.

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