Because Judaism uses a modified lunar calendar, rather than the familiar solar calendar, the secular dates of Hanukkah vary from year to year.

Christmas is on Wednesday, and it also marks the first day of Hanukkah. The Jewish festival of lights celebrates the victory over the Syrians, and the rededication of the second temple of Jerusalem.

This year, the first day of Hanukkah coincided with Christmas, and the celebration will continue through Jan. 2. They also have a rabbi fly out to Guam to help them celebrate the major holidays.

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