words and music by Joanie Leeds, www.joanieleeds.com
"Chag Sameach l'chulam" literally translates to "happy holiday, everyone!" and is a Hebrew phrase that can be used as a celebrator greeting for many reasons throughout the year. Use the words liberally, and consider teaching this song to supplement your exploration of Jewish holidays throughout the year.
Lyrics:
Chag Chag Chag Sameach l'chulam
That means happy happy happy holidays for everyone. (2x)
Rosh Hashana starts the year. Apples and honey makes us cheer.
Yom Kippur we count our tears and say we're sorry every single year.
On Sukkot we help out families build a house outside. Shake the lulav and the etrog underneath the sky.
Chanukah we learn of Judah Maccabee' fight.
Spin the dreydl, light menorah for 8 days and nights.
Chag Chag Chag Sameach l'chulah
That means happy happy happy holidays for everyone. (2x)
Tu Bishevat we plant a tree.
Thankful for our natures wonder like the air we breathe
Purim we dress in costume and we read
how Haman tried to stop us. But he did not succeed.
Passover ask 4 questions, make a seder plate.
Learn how Moses split the red sea, Pharoah and the plagues.
Yom Ha’atzmout is Israels' birthday
& Shavuot the 10 commandments Moses read that day.
Chag Chag Chag Sameach l'chulam
That means happy happy happy holidays for everyone. (2x)