Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I share a personal holiday reflection on Christmas and Hanukkah and why, as a believer, I chose to celebrate both holidays this year. Our family usually just celebrates Hanukkah, but this season God placed it on my heart to also celebrate Christmas—and in this video, I explain why these two holidays truly go hand in hand.
This is an honest, joyful, and heartfelt reflection on the meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, Yeshua (Jesus), light, redemption, and faith, and why I believe all Christians can celebrate both without compromising their beliefs. I talk openly about my journey, my faith, and my appreciation for both holidays this season.
0:00 Introduction
0:40 The Reason for the Change
2:00 About Advent Devotional
2:31 Why Christians Should Celebrate Hanukkah
5:03 The Menorah points to Jesus
8:45 When Jesus Celebrated Hanukkah
11:20 Hollywood and the World
12:20 Church Service Experience
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In this video, I share a personal holiday reflection on Christmas and Hanukkah and why, as a believer, I chose to celebrate both holidays this year. Our family usually just celebrates Hanukkah, but this season God placed it on my heart to also celebrate Christmas—and in this video, I explain why these two holidays truly go hand in hand.
This is an honest, joyful, and heartfelt reflection on the meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, Yeshua (Jesus), light, redemption, and faith, and why I believe all Christians can celebrate both without compromising their beliefs. I talk openly about my journey, my faith, and my appreciation for both holidays this season.
0:00 Introduction
0:40 The Reason for the Change
2:00 About Advent Devotional
2:31 Why Christians Should Celebrate Hanukkah
5:03 The Menorah points to Jesus
8:45 When Jesus Celebrated Hanukkah
11:20 Hollywood and the World
12:20 Church Service Experience
Devotional On Hanukkah and Christmas: leilanimelendez.com/product-page/light-in-the-darkness-25-day-devotional-on-hanukkah-christmas-the-glory
________________________________________________________________________________
💙💛💙💛Are you homeschooling a child with a unique ability? 💙💛💙💛
Download my FREE "Roadmap to Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs" workbook here: leilani-melendez.kit.com/9342b8160e
________________________________________________________________________________
💚My FAVORITE Curriculum 💚
IEW: iew.com/?ref=LEILANIMELENDEZ
Generations: generations.idevaffiliate.com/79.html
No Consumed Ministry: https://store.notconsumed.com?aff=442
Homeschool Spanish Academy: https://www.spanish.academy/schedule-free-class/?utm_source=affiliate_marketing&utm_campaign=leilani
_________________________________________________________________
💕I would love to keep in Touch!! 💕
❤ Website ❤
leilanimelendez.com
Learn More About Leilani and How She Can Speak At Your Next Event: leilanimelendez.com/speaking
💛💙Get 3 FREE Chapters from My New Book!! 💛💙
FREEDOM TO LEARN: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/292114/sites/77436184879432754/4jGKGF
♥ SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL ♥
youtube.com/c/livingwitheve?sub_confirmation=1
♥ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ♥
facebook.com/LivingWithEve
instagram.com/living_with_eve
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leilanimelendez.com/category/all-products
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♥ FLORIDA HOMESCHOOL PORTFOLIOS, CONSULTATIONS OR TESTING ♥
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Please email me at: Leilanimelendez5@gmail.com
**FTC DISCLAIMER: **This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If I partner with a company I will always disclose it here. This video is NOT sponsored**
***This video is for adults, not kids.
