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Seasonal holidays: Chanukah, חנוכה


January 24, 2022 by Venya Karpelevitch

Chanukah commemorates the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Green empire and an ensuing miracle. Today it is celebrated with candles, a menorah, by spending time with family, and eating delicious food.

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Seasonal holidays: Diwali

Colorful rangoli depicting two peacocks branching out from either side of a lit candle (diya).

January 24, 2022 by Nishika Datla

Diwali is a festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil through traditions such as lighting diyas and setting off fireworks.

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Holiday food and memories from Washington High students and teachers


December 31, 2020 by Amal Afsal

Photo provided by Brianna MacPherson: “My family and I made Christmas cookies.” The holiday season has been completed, but due to COVID-19 and…

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