by Lisa Baydush, www.LisaBaydush.com
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1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 candles!
1-2-3-4 5-6-7-8 (clap) candles!
On the 1st night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 1 candle!
Then we’ll give thanks to God
For bringing us to this day!
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On the 2nd night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 2 candles!
Then we’ll give praise to God
For the miracle of this holiday!
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On the 3rd night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 3 candles!
Then spin the dreidel round:
Nes, Gadol, Haya-a, Sham!
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On the 4th night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 4 candles!
Tell the story of the Maccabees
How Judah fought against tyranny!
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On the 5th night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 5 candles!
Celebrate with family
This glorious piece of our history!
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On the 6th night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 6 candles!
Then watch the fire glow
Like the oil lamp so long ago!
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On the 7th night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 7 candles!
Think of ways that you could be
A modern-day Maccabee!
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On the 8th night of Hanukah,
Take the shamas and light 8 candles!
Open presents and make a plan
To give tzedakah and lend a hand!
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