Celebrating beyond Christmas: winter holidays in different cultures

Arielle Fischer, features editor Hanukkah  Hanukkah is a traditional Jewish celebration that represents faith and freedom. The eight days of Hanukkah are symbolic of the eight days of candlelight the temple was blessed with following the destruction of the temple. This year, Hanukkah began on Nov. 28 and will be celebrated until Dec. 6.  Dr. Anne Lewison, associate professor of anthropology and chair of the … Continue reading Celebrating beyond Christmas: winter holidays in different cultures