The O.C.

In 2024, Christmas and Hanukkah overlap, inspiring families like the Weiss-Pires in Oakland, California, to blend traditions into a festive celebration often called “Chrismukkah.” Eight-year-old Lillian Weiss-Pires enjoys both holidays, finding joy in Hanukkah gatherings and Christmas coziness. Her family merges customs, from baking gingerbread and rugelach to decorating with dreidels and Christmas trees. Chrismukkah’s […]