Corrections & clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the day of week in which Hanukkah starts in 2023. Hanukkah – the Jewish festival of lights – arrives late each year, marking a time for both celebration and reflection. Rich with history and laced with just a bit of latke …
How to Celebrate Hanukkah
This year, the Jewish festival of lights starts on the evening of Dec. 18. Here's what to do over the eight-day holiday, from kids' crafts to a weirdly good new Hallmark movie (yes, it is a Nora Ephron knock-off). Plus, the history of potato latkes, the explosion of Hanukkah merch, some charitable organizations to donate to, and why all the best Christmas songs are written and/or performed by Jewish people.
The Story of Hanukkah
When and how the Jewish holiday is celebrated this year.
What to Eat
Ideas for what to eat this Hanukkah, plus the real history of potato latkes.
What to Do
Whether you're going full force on the family craft or just Googling, here are some ideas for how to spend your time. Plus, why one writer is over the "glimmering consumerism" of Hanukkah.
What to Buy
What to Watch and Hear
Watch "Rugrats" or Hallmark's Hanukkah movie so far, and discover which Christmas songs were written by Jewish people.
When Hanukkah is Hard
How to cope with holiday festivities when you're grieving,
It was a Tuesday night in 2019, the third night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve. After spending the evening with my brother and his wife, my husband …
Giving Back
Charitable work and donations are a part of Jewish holidays. Here are some ideas on how you can make a difference.
Having an impact is only a concept without people. This month at Shondaland, we’re cheering on the causes and people that refuse to give up on bettering our world and our communities
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