By Dan Krieger -- Since December 1990, a special ecumenical celebration has taken place near the front doors to Mission San Luis Obispo. During the eight days of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light — which begins on Friday and ends Dec. 18 — a large menorah will be lit by members of local synagogues at 5 p.m.People of all beliefs are invited. The ceremony includes a few minutes of prayer and songs.

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