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People celebrate the first night of Chanukah in front of The Venetian's outdoor canal in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, before a menorah lighting. (Chitose Suzuki/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @chitosephoto

David Aviv, a member of Chabad of Southern Nevada, lights a menorah in front of The Venetian's outdoor canal in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, celebrating the first night of Chanukah. (Chitose Suzuki/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @chitosephoto

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