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News Articles: Hanukkah

Scott Simon's Christmas tree and Hanukkah candles.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts

Hanukkah began on Christmas this year. A reflection on celebrating both holidays in a multi-faith family.

December 28, 2024
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  • Scott Simon
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  • Arts & Life

Hungry, cold and alone, a woman's life changed from a kind stranger's invitation

Many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. Terrified, she left their condo, sat down on the curb, and began to cry. Then, a kind stranger invited her to Hanukkah.

December 25, 2024
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By:
  • Autumn Barnes and
  • Laura Kwerel
The Weiss-Pires family — Lynda, Lillian and Bessie — enjoy baking Christmas and Hanukkah treats during the holiday season in their kitchen in Oakland, Calif.

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  • Religion

The fun — and confusion — of celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same date

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

December 23, 2024
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By:
  • Chloe Veltman
A traveler makes their way into the Nashville International Airport, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

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  • National

Millions face wintry weather for what could be a record-setting holiday travel season

More than 119 million people are expected to travel for Christmas and Hanukkah, which both fall on the same day this year, through the New Year, according to AAA.

December 22, 2024
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By:
  • Chandelis Duster
In this July 27, 2020, file photo, the tails of three UPS aircraft are shown parked at Miami International Airport in Miami.

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  • National

Here are the deadlines for mailing your holiday gifts to ensure they arrive on time

Mail carriers and shipping companies will be closed on Christmas Day.

December 13, 2024
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  • Chandelis Duster
If you find yourself in Hanukkah withdrawal, take <em>Round and Round</em> for a spin: This time-loop romance embraces the holiday in a way that feels complete and thoughtful. Above, Paula Shaw and Vic Michaelis in <em>Round and Round.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

One last Hanukkah gift from Hallmark: 'Round and Round' is a really fun romcom

If you find yourself in Hanukkah withdrawal, take Round and Round for a spin: This time-loop romance embraces the holiday in a way that feels complete and thoughtful.

December 15, 2023
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  • Linda Holmes
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks during the Annual National Menorah Lighting at the White House on Dec. 7, 2023.

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  • Politics

Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is the highest-level official to criticize the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania for their testimony this week.

December 08, 2023
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  • NPR Staff
Skiers participate in last year's "Santa Sunday" event at the Sunday River resort in Newry, Maine.

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  • National

Unique ways Americans celebrate the holidays, from skiing Santas to Festivus feats

Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.

December 08, 2023
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  • Rachel Treisman
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  • News

Georgia in Play: Celebrating Hanukkah, holiday jazz, girls lead gaming, helping homeless neighbors

This week on Georgia in Play: Thursday marked the start of Hanukkah, and host Leah Fleming asks some of the holiday's youngest observants what the celebration means to them. Plus, an award-winning jazz artist brings another holiday track for your playlist this season, while your kids might learn through video games in the classroom one day. Then, hear what your local homeless shelters may need around the holiday.

December 08, 2023
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Chase McGee
Gelt are chocolate coins traditionally given out during Hanukkah. NuRoots, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles' young adult initiative, has baskets of gelt to hand out at its events.

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  • Religion

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.

December 08, 2023
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  • Jason DeRose

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  • Religion

Hanukkah Lights 2023

Hear some of our favorite stories about the festival of lights, plus a special Tiny Desk performance by The LeeVees.

December 07, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
The LeeVees perform a Tiny Desk concert.

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  • Concerts

The LeeVees: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen's favorite Hanukkah tradition graces the Tiny Desk for fun-filled songs about latkes and gelt.

December 07, 2023
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  • Bob Boilen
Scott Simon with his daughter, Elise, during the holidays.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays

NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.

November 25, 2023
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  • Scott Simon
The White House Menorah can be seen in Cross Hall and is part of this year's "We The People"-themed holiday display. The Bidens will add the menorah to the permanent White House collection at a Hanukkah reception Monday evening,

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  • Religion

As the Bidens mark Hanukkah, the White House gets its own menorah for the first time

The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.

December 19, 2022
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman

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