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Lake Nona’s “Oh, What Fun!” Festival celebrates the first night of Hanukkah

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lake Nona’s Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival highlighted the start of the Hanukkah season Sunday night.

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Hundreds of locals gathered to see a menorah blessing and lighting happen at the town center.

The festival also had kosher food, stilt walkers, dreidel-making kid’s crafts, and entertainment on stage.

Students from the Lake Nona Hebrew School of the Arts also got to perform for an audience.

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The event continues tonight until 10 p.m.

Those who want to celebrate the holiday season can enjoy the Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival until Dec. 24.

To learn more, visit ohwhatfunlakenona.com.

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