12/20/2025
At this time of year, many of us celebrate traditions from our upbringings and our culture. As we all journey this world, we realize others may celebrate differently, based upon their different life experiences. It becomes enlightening when we're able to cross-connect amongst traditions, discovering both the distinctions but often the similarities in how we may acknowledge and celebrate. I hope you might join me and other Brick Store Museum members, at a Brick Store Museum pop up at the lighting of a public menorah in Downtown Biddeford (Main Street across from City Hall - the little park next to Bangor Savings) tonight December 20th 5:30 p.m.! This will be the seventh night of eight in the lighting of the menorah during Hanukkah! It's a wonderful way to co-participate as one community during this Season of holidays across the many traditions that we've all come from. ā®ļø A shout out š to Heart of Biddeford for being the lead host of this community happening for the past several years!
The Museum is a collaborative partner in the upcoming Cultural Passport calendar to share the stories, experiences and traditions of those in our communities. With so much in common, there are plenty of events and celebrations to come in the new year! To begin, our Passport Calendar highlights the Menorah Lighting in Biddeford!
In 2025, Hanukkah will start on Sunday, December 14th at sunset and will end Monday, December 22nd, at sunset.
Join Heart of Biddeford as they host a lighting of the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah Menorah) at 5:30 p.m. on the first night of Hanukkah. Everyone in the community is welcome to celebrate the Festival of Lights and the themes of Hanukkah. The Hanukkiaah will be lit at 5:30 p.m. for each of the 8 nights of Hanukkah.
Special Meet Up:
Join a group from the Brick Store Museum at the lighting on Saturday, December 20th!
