The next time Hanukkah falls on Christmas will be in 2035. Since 1902, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has fallen on Christmas Eve four times (1902, 1940, 1978 and 2016).

This year, the two are linked in a special way, because the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. That’s only happened five times since 1910, most recently in 2005, nearly 20 years ago.

For the first time since 2005, Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah fall on the same day -- referred to as "Chrismukkah." The two days have only overlapped like this five times since the year 1900.

Hanukkah and Christmas Eve or Christmas Day overlap about once every 15 years. Since 1900, there have been five years that the first night of Hanukkah began on Christmas Day: 2024, 2005, 1959 ...

When does Hanukkah start in 2023? The first day of Hanukkah is Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. When does Hanukkah end in 2023? The last day of Hanukkah is Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. What is Hanukkah?

There's something unique about this year – the holidays are aligned. The Christian holiday of Christmas and the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah align. The first day of Hanukkah and Christmas falls on ...

Christmas and Hanukkah are holidays with their own meanings and traditions. This year, the two are linked in a special way, because the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day.