A pair of giant menorah lightings are taking place in Pentagon City and near Clarendon next week in celebration of Hanukkah.
Both free events will feature latkes, hot cocoa, donuts, chocolate gelt and dreidels for all, along with lively Hanukkah music and the lighting of a nine-foot menorah.
As many of us gather with family and friends to celebrate, we wanted to take a moment to wish our readers joy during this festive season.
To those celebrating Christmas Eve tonight and Christmas tomorrow, we hope your days are merry and bright. To our readers who are celebrating Hanukkah this week, we hope the start of the Festival of Lights bring warmth and peace.
Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah are on the same day this year — Wednesday, Dec. 25.
The midweek holidays may make travel plans more difficult or more straightforward, depending on your perspective and your work situation.
When we polled readers on holiday travel in 2020, it was in the middle of the pandemic and only 22% of the more than 2,000 respondents said they had plans to travel.
Let’s see how much your holiday travel planning has changed between then and now.
Menorah lights are set to brighten up Arlington after Hanukkah begins next Friday.
On Sunday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m., Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington, a local branch of the global Jewish outreach organization, will light its “giant 9-foot Menorah.”
We’re three days away from Christmas and in the midst of Hanukkah — and holiday travel is in full swing, storm and all.
While the winter storm is causing travel havoc, illnesses are also disrupting holiday plans. Covid is on an upswing locally while, at the same time, numerous other viruses — including but not limited to flu and RSV — are circulating.
Arlington is set to celebrate the festival of lights with two menorah lightings later this month.
Hanukkah begins the night of Dec. 18 this year, but the menorah is going to be lit a bit early this year in Pentagon City.
Hanukkah Safety Reminders — “Happy Hanukkah from the ACFD. During this special time, please remember a few safety tips. 1 – Battery powered candles are a safer choice to open-flame candles. 2 – Never leave lit candles unattended. 3 – Keep lit candles away from items that can easily catch fire.” [Twitter]
Trail Detours Start Tomorrow — From the Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services: “Wednesday – Friday: Expect marked detours along Lucky Run Trail due to maintenance work, weather-permitting.” [Twitter]
Hanukkah is here and it’s again time to light the menorah flame while on ice.
The annual “Chanukah on Ice” event is back this year, set to take place this Thursday (Dec. 2) evening outside on the Pentagon Row Ice Skating Rink in Pentagon City.
It’s Christmas Eve and the third night of Hanukkah, and nothing is stirring in the ARLnow offices, not even Vernon Miles — because we’re taking the next day and a half off.
ARLnow will be back on a limited coverage schedule on Thursday. Of course, if there’s breaking news, we’ll be on top of it no matter what holiday or day of the week it is.
A six-foot menorah will be lit in Clarendon next week in celebration of Hanukkah.
This year, the Jewish holiday begins at sunset on Sunday (Dec. 22) and ends on Monday, Dec. 30.
Menorah Lighting in Clarendon Tonight — “Arlington Police Chief Jay Farr will light the menorah at a Chanukah Festival of Lights ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at Clarendon Central Park.” [InsideNova]
County Spraying Brine on Roads — Ahead of a possible snowstorm this weekend, the odds of which are increasing, Arlington County is applying brine to some local roadways. [Twitter]
This year, the Jewish holiday begins at sunset on Sunday (Dec. 2) and ends the following Monday, Dec. 10.
Arlington is ready for the festivities to begin, with seven events planned in the area for locals to attend during Hanukkah.
