Eight Days of Light
Song of the Month · 2019
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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.
Lyrics
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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