Many people celebrated the holidays across the Chicago area Sunday. A menorah lighting was held on the North Side and others visited the Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park.

Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.

Marking the first time Hanukkah has begun on Christmas since 2005, Jews gathered at various sites around Los Angeles County on Wednesday, Dec. 25, to celebrate the launch of the “season of

Both are just a few feet away from a small sign that reads, “happy chrismukkah.”

Peter Kujawinski is pleased with the twist he’s given his family’s “super-cheesy Christmas family pajama” tradition this year. “I haven’t told anybody this yet,” he said. “But I ordered Hanukkah pajamas because you have to take advantage of (Hanukkah) being on the same day.

The first night of Hanukkah this year begins Dec. 25, coinciding with Christmas Day for the first time since 2005. It’s the fifth time the two days have aligned since 1910.

For the first time since 2005, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. And some families across North Texas will be celebrating both holidays at the same time this year.

Wednesday is Christmas, but for the first time since 2005, it's also the first night of Hanukkah, making it a special day for interfaith families who celebrate both holidays.