Hey there! Are you ready to learn about a special celebration called Hanukkah? It’s a time when families and friends come together to have fun and remember special times from long ago.
During Hanukkah, we light a special candle holder called a menorah. It has nine candles, and we light one more candle each night. The candles shine bright and remind us of happy times from the past.
Hanukkah is also a time for parties! We dance around the table and have lots of fun. There are yummy treats to eat and toys to play with. Everyone is happy and enjoying the celebration.
As we play and dance, the candles on the menorah glow softly. Each night, they bring a sweet light that makes us feel warm and joyful. It’s a wonderful way to remember the special days of Hanukkah.
Isn’t learning about Hanukkah fun? Now you know about lighting the menorah, having parties, and enjoying sweet lights. Happy Hanukkah!
Create Your Own Menorah: Gather some craft supplies like paper towel rolls, construction paper, and crayons. Help the children create their own menorah by decorating the paper towel rolls as candles and using construction paper for the base. Each day, they can “light” a candle by coloring the flame on top. This activity helps them understand the tradition of lighting the menorah each night during Hanukkah.
Hanukkah Dance Party: Play some traditional Hanukkah music and encourage the children to dance around just like during a Hanukkah party. Ask them to notice how the music makes them feel and how dancing with friends can be a fun way to celebrate. This activity helps them connect with the joyful spirit of Hanukkah celebrations.
Question Time: Ask the children to think about why light is important during Hanukkah. Encourage them to share their thoughts on how light makes them feel and where they see light in their everyday lives. This question helps them reflect on the significance of light and its role in creating warmth and happiness.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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“Hora, let’s have a party! We’ll all dance around the table. We’ll give you a treat to play with and something to eat. While we are playing, the candles are burning low. One for each night, they shed a sweet light to remind us of days long ago.
Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the menorah. Let’s have a party! We’ll all dance around the table. We’ll give you a treat to play with and something to eat. While we are playing, the candles are burning low. One for each night, they shed a sweet light to remind us of days long ago.”
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