to channel Adam Brodyits character OCThis was the year Truly Chrismakkah, as the first night Hanukkah Christmas day falls.

Gwyneth Paltrow On Wednesday, December 25, she started the celebration by lighting a menorah with staff and fellow actresses Noah Tishby.

"I think my favorite (memory) is when I went back to my grandparents' house to get Hanukkah gelt," Paltrow recalled in a social media post. videoReferring to traditional chocolate coins. "I have gold, round coins and such strong memories of my brother and I tear them up."

Paltrow grew up Both Christmas and Hanukkah are celebrated As his mother, Blythe DannerChristian, when his father, deceased Bruce PaltrowRaised Jewish.

Now that Paltrow is older, she's made sure to bring Hanukkah traditions into her home with her husband Brad Falchuk and their blended families. (They are each Share two children from past marriages.)

"We always light the menorah," Paltrow said. "We always gather together and after lighting the candles, it's actually very sweet, we all hug and we bring the light."

along with other stars Karlie Kloss And Andy Cohen Also this year the festival of lights was celebrated. Scroll down to see their festive photos: