For all the Jews out there like me who love Christmas music, here are some classic Christmas carols re-done Hanukkah style. We deserve to have some catchy tunes too, right?! From “Frosty the Snowman” to “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” I have you covered.
1. "Frosty the Snowman" Tune
Judah the Maccabee,
Was a brave old Jewish soul,
With his determination and
Strength to save traditions,
He led all to victory.
Judah the Maccabee,
Saved Judaism, they say.
He only had a little oil,
But the children know
How it lasted for eight days.
There must have been some magic,
In that old menorah, they had.
For when they lit the burning lamp,
A miracle was found!
2. "Jingle Bells" Tune
Dashing through the kitchen,
Eating sugary sufganyot.
O’er the nights we eat,
Telling stories all the way.
Timers on ovens beep,
Making spirits bright.
What fun it is to dip and eat,
Latkes in toppings tonight!
Oh, menorahs, menorahs,
Shine so bright.
Oh, what fun it is to light,
For all eight nights.
Menorahs, menorahs,
Shine so bright.
Oh, what fun it is to light,
For all eight nights!
3. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Tune
Rocking around the menorah,
At the Hanukkah lighting.
Decorations hung where you can see,
Dreidels spinning non-stop.
Rocking around the menorah,
Let the Hanukkah spirit ring.
Later we’ll have some latkes,
And we’ll do some storytelling.
You will get a sentimental feeling,
When you see, candles burning
For many hours; just like all the Maccabees!
Rocking around the menorah,
Have a happy holiday.
Everyone dining merrily,
Devouring sufganyot their own way!
You will get a sentimental feeling,
When you see, candles burning
For many hours; just like all the Maccabees!
Rocking around the menorah,
Have a happy holiday.
Everyone dining merrily,
Devouring sufganyot their own way!
4. "All I Want for Christmas is You" Tune
I don’t want a lot for Hanukkah,
There is just one thing I need.
I don’t care about the presents,
Wrapped each night for me to see.
I don’t need to spin my dreidel,
Or win the jackpot of gelt.
Hanukkah Harry,
Won’t make me happy on any day.
I just want you for my own,
More than you could ever know.
Make my wish come true,
All I want for Hanukkah is you.
Oh, I won’t ask for much this Hanukkah.
I won’t even wish for gifts.
I’m just going to keep on waiting,
For some good food by the oven.
I won’t make a list and send it,
To any family or friends.
I won’t even stay awake to
Watch the candles burn to an end.
‘Cause I just want you here tonight,
Holding on to me so tight.
What more can I do?
Baby, all I want for Hanukkah is you!
Happy holidays everyone!