Trump family marks the start of Hanukkah on Twitter

President Trump and members of his family, including first daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner, marked the first night of Hanukkah on Tuesday night.

“Wishing all of those celebrating #Hanukkah around the world a happy and healthy eight nights in the company of those they love,” the president wrote.

Wishing all of those celebrating #Hanukkah around the world a happy and healthy eight nights in the company of those they love. https://t.co/A5W0PDWBxp pic.twitter.com/D9MVVPq39x

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017

Kushner and Ivanka Trump, who are Orthodox Jews and serve as senior White House advisers, marked the holiday on Twitter, sharing a photo of their family celebration.

Happy Chanukah! #1stNight #HappyChanukah pic.twitter.com/QF07wPA84B

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) December 12, 2017

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Former President Barack Obama joined other public figures to mark the day, tweeting, “Happy Hanukkah, everybody, from the Obama family to yours. Chag Sameach!”

Happy Hanukkah, everybody, from the Obama family to yours. Chag Sameach!

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 12, 2017

Many lawmakers took to social media to share messages marking the first night of the holiday, sharing images displaying a menorah or dreidel in their tweets.

Hag sameach to everyone celebrating Hanukkah. May your holiday be filled with light and laughter.

— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) December 12, 2017

Happy Hanukkah to everyone beginning the celebration tonight! pic.twitter.com/ApNW7vPuwB

— Rep. Karen Handel (@RepKHandel) December 12, 2017 

Wishing a very happy #Hanukkah to those celebrating in Texas and across the country. May you have a peaceful and joyful Festival of Lights and holiday season. pic.twitter.com/xX5MOHAAQA

— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) December 12, 2017

Happy #Hanukkah to everyone celebrating. –Joe pic.twitter.com/apJgHeRLEB

— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) December 12, 2017

To all those celebrating the first night of the Festival of Lights, happy Hanukkah. pic.twitter.com/BKFMknzv2Z

— Steve Stivers (@RepSteveStivers) December 12, 2017 

To all celebrating the festival of lights, I wish a very joyful #HappyHanukkah tonight and in the days to come. pic.twitter.com/LdaNsoWhmo

— Steny Hoyer (@WhipHoyer) December 12, 2017

To all Ohioans lighting the first candle on the menorah tonight, #HappyHanukkah! Wishing you a joyous festival of lights.

— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) December 12, 2017