Hanukkah is the Jewish Christmas and even if you’re a plain old godless gentile, it’s worth going down to see Trafalgar Square lit up like a menorah. And, bottom line, the Jews do some great festive food – don’t miss the salt-beef bagels.

December 20-28
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
london.gov.uk
Tube: Charing Cross

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