Messenger: How to Use the Hanukkah Chat Theme

This option adds a sweater design to conversations

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Hanukkah begins Dec. 18 and, to celebrate the occasion, Messenger released a Hanukkah chat theme that adds a sweater-themed background to conversations.

When this theme is activated, the chat’s emoji will automatically be updated to the menorah emoji. In addition, three word effects will automatically be added to the chat for the words “candle,” “menorah” and “presents.”

Our guide will show you how to use the Hanukkah chat theme in the Messenger application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Messenger app on iOS.

Step 1: Open the Messenger conversation you want to customize and tap the conversation name at the top of the screen.

Screenshot of a Messenger conversation with a red arrow pointing at the conversation name at the top of the screen

Step 2: Tap “Theme.”

Screenshot of the details screen for a Messenger conversation with a red arrow pointing at "Theme"

Step 3: Tap the “Hanukkah” chat theme.

Screenshot of Messenger's "Preview and select theme" menu with a red arrow pointing at the "Hanukkah" theme

Step 4: Tap the “Select” button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Messenger screenshot showing a preview of the "Hanukkah" chat theme with a red arrow pointing at the "Select" button in the bottom-right corner of the screen
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