I
wrote this song to help explain Hanukkah to very young children.
I sing it after giving a brief and simple explanation of the
story of Hanukkah. I use a small menorah, and actually light the
candles as the song is sung and as the lyrics indicate. The
children are spellbound by the lighting, and seem to sense the
seriousness of the occasion. If you are unclear about the story
of Hanukkah, visit one of these websites which give wonderful
and simple explanations, as well as more crafts and activities.
Hanukkah Traditions ~
Hanukkah Crafts ~
Story of Hanukkah
You may use a real menorah (there are inexpensive children’s
ones), or make one out of clay and birthday candles.
This song also works well for school music programs.
Eight
Days of Light
On the first day there
was oil in the lamp,
Enough for just one night
But on the second day it was
still giving light,
Burning brightly through the night
On the third day it was still
giving light,
Burning brightly through the night
And on the fourth night it
was still giving light
Burning brightly through the night
On the fifth night it was
still giving light,
Burning brightly through the night
And on the sixth night it was
still giving light
Burning brightly through the night
On the seventh night it was
still giving light
Burning brightly through the night
And on the eighth night it
was still giving light,
Burning brightly through the night
Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah
We celebrate the light you bring
Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah
To celebrate we will sing
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
Eight nights of light you
bring.
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