Mesa, Arizona, celebrates rare Hanukkah-Christmas overlap with a unity-focused menorah lighting.

Mesa, Arizona, celebrated the first night of Hanukkah, which coincided with Christmas for the first time in nearly two decades. The event featured a large menorah lighting ceremony in downtown Mesa, attended by the mayor and a local rabbi. Speakers emphasized unity and religious diversity, with both religious and secular songs performed to promote tolerance and shared values.

December 26, 2024
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