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It’s Hanukkah / Christmas Time in the Holy Land!

This is always a special time of year in Israel as local Jews and Christians gear up for their favorite holidays

Santa Claus greets guests at the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the YMCA in downtown Jerusalem. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Hanukkah has come very early this year (it is based on the Hebrew calendar), but still coincides with the Christmas atmosphere since Christians like to start decorating for the holiday early. Enjoy the photos from this year’s Hanukkah celebrations and the start of the Christmas holiday season in Israel!

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