. >> i want to say hi to my parents and my brothers and sisters, matthew, michelle, vanes vanessa.night is the first night of hanukk hanukkah. after the ceremony, there will be a traditional potato pancake and doughnut dining given out for free and free personal menorah kits will be distributed at the event. in new york what's the world's tallest menorah will be lit for the jewish holiday. it's 32 feet tall. hanukkah is the jewish festival of lights and lasts for eight days. and tomorrow on news4 midday, we'll show you secrets to throwing a perfect hanukkah party. that's tomorrow on midday. >>> shoppers are out trying to take care of their last-minute gift lists. in prince frederick, maryland, one man made a record donation and became a secret santa. all of the money going to help those who had items on layaway at kmart. an employee called an angel providing $20,000 to pay for christmas layaways for 150 people. layaways of things like toys and clothes. one woman showed up with her children to make a payment on her christmas gifts to find the $300 bill had already been paid in full.