Boston marks first night of Hanukkah with annual Menorah lighting on the Common

Among them was Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who said that she was honored to attend the ceremony and noted that in the past 40 years there had only been one other “Chrismukkah” where both holidays fell on the same day. The massive, 22-foot Menorah is one of the tallest in New England, according to Chabad of Downtown Boston , which organized the event. Among those who gathered at the Brewer Fountain, near Park Street T Stop and opposite the State House, were dignitaries, community leaders, and local elected officials. Hanukkah...