Statement by the President on Hanukkah
President Obama sends his warm wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah—and Thanksgivukkah.
From the White House
Celebrating Thanksgivukkah (Recipes Included!)
WBUR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Amy Traverso, one of Radio Boston’s food-loving regular guests, about delicious dishes that combine the best of both holidays.
From WBUR
Eight Crazy Ways to Celebrate Thanksgivukkah
Here are eight ways to celebrate Thanksgivukkah.
From CNN
Happy Valentinukkah’s Day!
With Thanksgivukkah upon us, Slate offers this handy guide to future Hanukkah holiday overlaps.
From Slate
Thanksgivukkah: Say Shalom to a Rare Holiday Hybrid
According to Jeff Levy, director of JewishBoston.com at Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the fusing of the two holidays may not only mean double the fun, but double the stress.
From Metro Boston
Mayor Menino Declares November 28 ‘Thanksgivukkah’ in Boston
Ask and you shall receive.
From Boston Magazine
PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly: Thanksgivukkah
For the first time since the 1800s, the first full day of Hanukkah coincides with Thanksgiving Day this year, and according to many in the Jewish community, the two holidays have much more in common than just a calendar date. They both celebrate gratitude, community, and religious tolerance.
From PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
When Hanukkah Meets Thanksgiving in Plimoth, Break into Song
Last week, Kehillah Schechter Academy traveled to Plymouth to celebrate a fluke in the calendar: the convergence of Thanksgiving with the first day of Hanukkah, dubbed “Thanksgivukkah” by a Kehillah Schechter parent, Dana Gitell.
From The Boston Globe
Cookbook Author Shares ‘Thanksgivukkah’ Recipes Fit for Foodies and Families
For self-proclaimed foodie Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, the once-in-a-lifetime convergence this year of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving means a welcome chance to experiment in the kitchen with two very different culinary traditions.
From The Intelligencer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Thanksgivukkah Proclamation by Governor Patrick
When our friends at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston asked Governor Deval Patrick to also recognize “Thanksgivukkah” as an official holiday, he was thrilled to oblige. Thanksgivukkah is now officially official in Boston and in Massachusetts!