The White House just kicked off Hanukkah, which doesn't begin for 11 more nights

The White House kicks of Haunakkah early
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Hanukkah, the annual Jewish festival of lights, begins at sundown on Dec. 22 this year. Unless you are at the White House, in which case it kicked off on Wednesday.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.