Boston Hosts Festivities For First Night Of Hanukkah

BOSTON (CBS) – Festivities took place in Boston as Sunday night marks the beginning of Hanukkah.

At sundown, Jewish families lit the first candle on the Menorah.

The 8-day holiday falls earlier than normal this year.

Gov. Charlie Baker participated in Chabad of Boston's Hanukkah Grand Menorah lighting.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended the 38^th annual Hanukkah Menorah Kindling on Boston Common.

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