Thanksgivukkah

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Thanksgivukkah (thanks-GIH-vih-kuh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A term for when Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah fall on the same day.

Example Sentences

  • "Deborah Gitell, Craig 'N Co. and The Pico Union Project are proud to host the first Thanksgivukkah Festival at the Pico Union! Come celebrate this once in a lifetime opportunity to express the wonders of both Thanksgiving and Hanukkah in one day." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • English

Etymology

  • coined and trademarked by Dana Gitell in 2012 as a portmanteau of "Thanksgiving" and "Hanukkah" likely influenced by "Christmukkah"

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      Thanksgivuka, Thanksgivukah

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