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Happy Hanukkah! Here’s how to celebrate in the DC region

Hanukkah, Hanukah, or Chanukah — however you spell it, and however you celebrate it, there’s something for everyone this year in the D.C. region.



Tasty Hanukkah treats to eat

You can pick up Hanukkah treats like sufganiyot (traditional jelly donuts) or potato latkes at several eateries, including D.C.’s and the bagel chain.

Kosher bakery, , is selling Menorah cake pops among other Hanukkah-themed goodies.

in Rockville is offering an entire Festival of Lights feast including smoked brisket and sufganiyot brioche doughnuts.

Family-friendly events to attend

There will be several family-friendly events Sunday evening when Hanukkah begins.

The National Menorah lighting on the Ellipse begins at 3:15 p.m. and has featured prominent guests in years past, like the president and members of Congress. The event is free, but a .

Chabad of Bethesda will be with live music and hot latkes in Bethesda Row at 5:30 p.m.

Families can ice skate at the National Landing/Pentagon City and enjoy latkes and Kosher hot dogs as part of .

Especially for the 21+

For those over 21, MetroBar in NE will be having a on Sunday, with vegan donuts and menorah lighting beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The Ivy and Coney bar in Shaw is getting into the Hanukkah spirit, with decorations, Manischewitz on tap and jelly donut shots. This year they are unleashing a ShotNorah, which will allow eight guests to drink shots at the same time.

The holiday ends on Monday, Dec. 26.

Shayna Estulin

Shayna Estulin joined ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ in 2021 as an anchor/reporter covering breaking news in the D.C. region. She has loved radio since she was a child and is thrilled to now be part of Washington’s top radio news station.

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