Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal (3rd R) lights a giant menorah during a ceremony in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, December 20, 2011. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Jewish holidays and is celebrated by Jews worldwide.
Nope, it’s actually the least important holiday in the Jewish calendar, and would not get nearly as much attention if it occurred in February or August. Reminds me of the caption fail describing Tisha B’Av fast day as “festivities.” Also Reuters, but not sure, might have been AP.