http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/jewish_perspectives/archive/2007/11/27/Chanukah-Begins-Next-Week.aspxChanukah, because it occurs in December, is often compared to Christmas. Indeed, in its American incarnation, Chanukah has taken on many of the trappings of the December holiday season: gift-giving, decorations, and parties, none of which are essentialenCommunityServer 2.1 (Build: 60809.935)