- a variation of Hanukkah.
Chanukah
Britishnoun
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It added that events in the square have included The Passion of Jesus at Easter, and events for the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi and Chanukah, the Jewish holiday.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
The empty car, which had a "Happy Chanukah" sign fixed to the roof, was scorched by the fire while parked in a house driveway, images on national broadcaster ABC television showed.
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
Their target was Chanukah by the Sea, an annual event run by the Chabad of Bondi.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2025
“When darkness attacks, Chanukah teaches us to fight back with light, pride and, yes, joy!” the email proclaimed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025
The holidays were almost here: Christmas and Chanukah and Kwanzaa!
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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