Songs for Hanukkah

Our concert in December just wouldn't be complete without some holiday cheer! In addition to our old favorites we're learning some really fun songs for Hanukkah, and we'll be employing accelerando (gradually speeding up) and crescendo (gradually getting louder) to them both!

Burn Little Candles (2-3 grades)

Burn, little candles, burn, burn, burn

Burning bright and clear

Burn, little candles, burn, burn, burn

Hanukkah is here

Eight little candles in a row

Hanukkah is here

Eight little candles in a row

Burn so bright and clear

Dance little candles, dance, dance, dance

Hanukkah is here

Dance little candles, dance, dance, dance

Hanukkah is here

Light the Candles (4-5 grades)

Light the little candles and sing a song for Hanukkah

Dreidels spinning gaily for Hanukkah is here

Turning, turning, hora dancers turn and turn

Burning, burning, see the bright Menorah burn

Hanukkah time is here, let’s all be happy

Hanukkah time is here, la la la la la

hora is a type of circle dance originating in the Balkans but also found in other countries. It became a national dance in Israel.

menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum used on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah