Hot Wine, Chestnuts and a Foreign Atmosphere: It's Not Europe - It's Haifa at Its Best
It's not Budapest or Prague: A Menorah, Christmas Tree, Festive Lights, and Santa Claus. The festival of festivals is coming with the unique atmosphere you'll only find in Haifa. Watch the celebration.
The Festival of the Festivals Haifa (Photo: Reuven Cohen, Haifa Municipality Spokesperson) Photo: Haifa Municipality Spokesperson
The Festival of the Festivals Kicks Off (Photo: Nitzan Avital)Haifa Dresses Up for the Holidays. This week, in the main square of Ben Gurion Boulevard in the city, the large Christmas tree and menorah were lit up at the foot of the Bahá'í Gardens, signaling the start of the city's winter events.
Photo: Reuven Cohen, Haifa Municipality SpokespersonThroughout the month, Haifa residents and many visitors will enjoy a variety of festive cultural events celebrating Chanukah and Christmas. These include the "Festival of the Festivals", the international film festival, the "Neve Yosef" cultural festival, and more, all in the unique festive atmosphere of the city, complete with the scents of hot wine and chestnuts, just like in Europe.
Photo: Reuven Cohen, Haifa Municipality Spokesperson
Photo: Reuven Cohen, Haifa Municipality Spokesperson
Photo: Reuven Cohen, Haifa Municipality Spokesperson