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Why Celebrating Hanukkah And Christmas Is The Best

Not only Hannah Montana gets the best of both worlds.

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There's no doubt that the holiday season is the best time of the year, but it can be even more exciting if you come from a family that celebrates Hanukkah AND Christmas. So much festivity, so little time! And the best part of it all? Some years Hanukkah even overlaps on Christmas and you get a night that's double the fun! Below are some reasons why is just too good living the best of both worlds.

1. You get double the gifts.

CHA-CHING

2. Yummy, diverse food

Latkes, Matzah Balls, Challah bread, milk and cookies, cinnamon, and ham (just to name a few)

3. Fun traditions

From playing dreidel to the glow of the menorah, to decorating the Christmas tree, the possibilities are endless.

4. Being able to relate to a variety of people

me one second: Ah yes, Shalom rabbi.

me the next second: Merry Christmas Pastor!

5. It gives you more to look forward to.

Two holidays, one season. What a time to be alive!

6. Menorahs AND Christmas trees

Festivity overload.

7. Quality family time

Say hello to your nana from New York and your Papi from Florida!

8. Matzah balls coupled with Santa's cookies

Yes these are both amazing...but maybe not together

9. You can give cherished Christmas songs a little twist.

"We wish 'Jew' a Merry Christmas"

10. Double the decorations

Anyone down to top the tree with the star of David?

11. More party invites

You've been to your fair share of "ugly sweater parties" as well as "Hanukkah Soirees"

Whatever it is you're celebrating this holiday season, have a happy one! Or a merry one... Just have a great one!

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