Tonight marks the first night lighting of the National Menorah at the Ellipse. The event, hosted by the National Friends of Lubavitch, will showcase the United States Navy Band and offers latkes and “menorah kits” to those who RSVP.
Our sibling-site SFist offers some amusing insight to the holiday
Tonight marks the first of eight nights of Hanukkah, that minor holiday puffed up to major holiday deal so goyim have something to say after that awkward pause that invariably arises when they ask a member of the Tribe how they’re Christmas shopping is going. … How can you not love a holiday that lasts eight days and features setting things on fire and gambling?
Whatever you mode of festivity for the occasion, serious or light, DCist wishes everyone a very happy Hanukkah season.
(Photo from the card selection at A Pleasant Present)
