Nation Hanukkah 2019: When is it, and what to know (No, it’s not the ‘Jewish Christmas’) December 22, 2019 David Oliver, USA TODAY Comments Off on Hanukkah 2019: When is it, and what to know (No, it’s not the ‘Jewish Christmas’) If Hanukkah isn't all that religious, what's all the fuss about? The annual celebration begins Sunday and runs through Dec. 30.