This square, rich in symbolism, is named after a recent effort to honor an international organization that supported the ambitious project of reconstructing the central street of the German Colony. The initiative aimed to align the street's architecture with the grandeur of the Bahá’í Gardens, which rise majestically towards the temple. Among the square's decorations, the focus shifts from Christmas motifs to a Hanukkiah and a crescent moon.

The Hanukkiah represents Hanukkah, a Jewish winter holiday celebrated in December, and it stands alongside the crescent moon, a symbol of Islam. How does the crescent moon relate to Christmas? It doesn't—at least not directly. Haifa hosts a unique annual event called the "Holiday of Holidays," which celebrates three major traditions: Jewish Hanukkah, Muslim Ramadan, and Christian Christmas. Established about a decade ago, this festival symbolizes coexistence among these three religions.

However, the timing of these holidays often diverges. Ramadan, which follows the lunar calendar, has shifted to spring or summer in recent years, moving it far from December. Hanukkah usually coincides with December and occasionally aligns with Christmas. However, Christmas itself varies—its dates differ across Catholic and Orthodox traditions, often falling out of sync with Hanukkah.

This makes the "Holiday of Holidays" more of a symbolic gesture than a true convergence of festivals. It’s fascinating to see how this event has withstood the test of time and whether it continues to uphold its original vision of unity amidst diversity.