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Polish opposition presidential candidate would end tradition of lighting Hanukkah candles / The Jewish festival of lights, Hanukkah, celebrated in Europe in a rare coincidence with Christmas / Polish parliament relights Hanukkah candles extinguished by far-right politician / Hanukkah celebrations 'add light to the world' for Jews amid darkness of war, antisemitism / Hanukkah celebrations begin: Menorah lightings take on special meaning this year amid Israel-Hamas War / Hannukkah celebrations begin: Menorah lightings take on special meaning this year amid Israel-Hamas War / Hostage families light Hanukkah candles in Tel Aviv / In photos: Hanukkah around the world / In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world / Germany's chancellor lights first Hanukkah candle on a huge menorah at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate