Hanukkah: The Story Behind the Eight-Day Holiday Festival
Hanukkah celebrations take place every year during the winter months, though grouping the festival with other celebrations might be a mistake. Upper Cumberland Jewish Community President and Rabbi Florence Terdeman said Hanukkah is not a large holiday in Jewish culture, though it has become more prevalent over the years in American and Israel. Hanukkah is […]
Spencer Hosting Annual Fireworks Wednesday
The City of Spencer will host its 22nd annual fireworks display Wednesday. Mayor Alisa Farmer said families come from miles around for live music at 7:00pm and the fireworks display at 9:00pm. She said the event used to generate little turnout, but now cars park up and down both sides of Highway 111 to catch […]
