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Chanukah Christmas

from Mazel by Shelley Posen

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On Chanukah, the Feast of Lights
We lit the candles for eight nights
When I was just a wee small fry
And Santa Claus flew right on by.

But nowadays, he’s here with me
As we all trim the Christmas tree
And our house has a magic aura
Christmas tree and lit menorah

Spinning dreydl, angel chime
In these days and at this time
There’s double lights
On all eight nights
Of Chanukah.

And Judah Maccabee is here
With Rudolph and the eight reindeer
With chocolate gelt and model trains
Golden latkes, candy canes.

And while the candles gently glow
There’s carols on the radio
And presents wrapped and pudding made
Stockings stuffed and dreydl played—

We make choices, yea or nay
From this mixed holiday buffet
A Yuletide log
But no eggnog
On Chanukah.

We visit family far and near
For Chanukah or Christmas cheer
But back at home, we merge and blend
And new ways start and old ways end—

There’s holly leaves, red berries, thorns
But Rudolph has menorah horns
A Christmas morning potpourri
Of presents ’neath a tinselled tree

Topped by a star no Wise Men saw
A mogen dovid – such khutzpa!
Reflects the lights
On all eight nights
Of Chanukah.

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from Mazel, released November 14, 2022
piano: John Sheard bass: Dennis Pendrith guitar: Steve Briggs percussion: Al Cross vibraphone: Michael Emenau

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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