Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/traditions-collide-on-once-in-a-lifetime-thanksgivukkah Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Traditions collide on once-in-a-lifetime ‘Thanksgivukkah’ Nation Nov 27, 2013 5:33 PM EDT Obama embraces "Thanksgivukkah" pic.twitter.com/PA4VsAIdNz — Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) November 27, 2013 With Thanksgiving and Hannukah falling on the same day, President Obama acknowledged the once-in-a-lifetime holiday in his annual Hanukkah message. “Like the Pilgrims, the Maccabees at the center of the Hannukah story made tremendous sacrifices so they could practice their religion in peace,” he said in the release. The next “Thanksgivukkah” won’t occur until the year 79811, so let’s celebrate the story of the Menurkey, the turkey-themed menora: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Obama embraces "Thanksgivukkah" pic.twitter.com/PA4VsAIdNz — Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) November 27, 2013 With Thanksgiving and Hannukah falling on the same day, President Obama acknowledged the once-in-a-lifetime holiday in his annual Hanukkah message. “Like the Pilgrims, the Maccabees at the center of the Hannukah story made tremendous sacrifices so they could practice their religion in peace,” he said in the release. The next “Thanksgivukkah” won’t occur until the year 79811, so let’s celebrate the story of the Menurkey, the turkey-themed menora: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now