Chanukah begins Thursday evening, December 10, 2020 and continues through Friday, December 18, 2020

Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Click here to visit Chabad.org and learn more about Chanukah!

Christmas is celebrated on December 25

The religious Christmas is celebrated Dec. 25-Jan. 6

Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. Click here to learn more about the origins of Christmas!

Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 - January 1

Kwanzaa is an African-American and pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture. It is a seven-day cultural festival including karamu (feasts), music, dance, poetry, narratives, etc. Observers celebrate Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles): Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativty), and Imani (faith). Click here to learn more about Kwanzaa!