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Hanukkah in New York is about to get lit.
As per tradition, the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah (also called a hanukkiah) has taken up residency in Manhattan’s Grand Army Plaza, in Central Park at 59th Street (across from the Plaza Hotel) and will be lit up for all eight days of the Festival of Lights. At 36-feet tall, the menorah is certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest.
Naturally, lighting each candle takes some assistance. In this case, help will come from a mechanical cherry picker.
The giant menorah will be lit after sunset every night of Hanukkah, starting on Wednesday, December 25, at 5:30pm. Each day, a new candle will sparkle until all eight of them are lit on the last night of the holiday.
Those in Brooklyn can also enjoy the borough's largest menorah, which will be set up in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, right outside Prospect Park.
In true Brooklyn style, this menorah lighting opens with an official Hanukkah kickoff concert at 4pm on Wednesday, followed by a lighting ceremony. Free latkes will be on offer, as will gifts for children, every night of the holiday.
While you're at it, don't forget to read through our investigation into which one of the two menorahs is actually the largest one in the world. You'll be surprised.