On rare occasions, Hanukkah falls on Dec. 25. See how suburban Chicago families celebrate their blended traditions of latkes, light and presents.

Like many members of interfaith families, I get to observe the two holidays on the same day this year.

Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, only the fourth time that's happened since 1900.

Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, only the fourth time that's happened since 1900.

The Christmas holidays are a time for families to get together and celebrate together. Happily, conflict-free, drama-free.

The Christmas holidays are a time for families to get together and celebrate together. Happily, conflict-free, drama-free.

RHIANNA MCKENZIE DECEMBER has always been filled with celebratory events for me and my family. They begin early in the month with my little...

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900. For some rabbis,...

Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, which has only happened four times since 1900. For some rabbis,...

THE EDITOR: Here are two definitions highlighting the spirit of Christmas that I found: “The spirit of Christmas is in the 'togetherness.' It's in...