Wednesday, December 25 is the first night of Hanukkah and it's the first time since 2005 that the first night's menorah lighting and Christmas Day have overlapped. It won't happen again until 2035.
This will also be the last time that Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will attend the ceremony on the Ellipse.
Music. The National Menorah is honored to have the presence of the Military Bands of the Military District of Washington perform at the lighting ceremony, often accompanied by a celebrity Jewish artist.
Special Guests. Prominent guests including the President, Vice President, members of the Cabinet, Congress and the diplomatic corps, as well as numerous senior Administration officials and international dignitaries and celebrities, have all attended and participated in annual lighting ceremonies of the National Menorah since it was first lit in 1979.
Lighting & Celebration. The event creates much joy and celebration throught the entire Washington community and beyond. Music, food, entertainment and the “National Essay Winners” are main attractions of the National Menorah Ceremony.
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM on the Ellipse
Tickets: The event is free but you must register to attend. Go to: https://nationalmenorah.org/tickets
You can also watch online: https://nationalmenorah.org/watch/
More information: https://nationalmenorah.org/
Questions? Please email us at info@nationalmenorah.org [info @ nationalmenorah dot org] or call +1 202 332 5600
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The "Get Out" event of the week is posted on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local on Thursdays (or in this case, in the wee hours of Friday.
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