Hanukkah, Hanukkah, Festival of Lights

Israel

HISTORY AND SONG NOTES

Hanukkah, Hanukkah, Festival of Lights originated as Chanukah, Chanukah, a traditional Hebrew folksong from Israel. With its joyful mood and uptempo beat, this tune works well as both a group singing or instrument playing activity for young children.

Additional Verse:

Hanukkah, Hanukkah, what a merry time,

Cakes to eat, what a treat, see the faces shine,

Hanukkah, Hannukah, sing and dance this way

Round and round, round and round, happy holiday!

AUDIO RECORDING with words FOR LISTENING, SINGING ALONG, AND LEARNING: 

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