"Thanksgivukkah" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Thanksgiving + Hanukkah, Coined in 2013, when the first day of Hanukkah fell on Thanksgiving. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Thanksgiving|Hanukkah}} Blend of Thanksgiving + Hanukkah Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Thanksgivukkah
  1. A combined celebration of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. Wikipedia link: Thanksgivukkah Categories (topical): Observances, Thanksgiving
    Sense id: en-Thanksgivukkah-en-name-S0Ih5vvc Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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