Despite our varied backgrounds, cultures, and religions, a common theme is present during the holiday season. Sharing our beliefs and traditions with the children in our lives is at the forefront of everything we do. We do this through shared family meals and traditions passed on through the generations. Even through the songs we sing, we're able to keep customs alive and thriving.
Here are 6 of the best Hanukkah and Kwanzaa songs for kids that include both traditional favorites and versions with a more modern twist.
Fun songs for Hanukkah that kids will love
How to bring holiday songs and music to life for kids
Bring the best Kwanzaa and Hanukkah songs to life for kids by incorporating a hands-on aspect to the songs. Crafting with your kids is a great way of engaging them. It can also spark interest and curiosity in the culture of others and the world around them.
This Kwanzaa drum with a Kente cloth from Gina Smith comes together quickly and is a great way to bring the songs of Kwanzaa to life for young children. If you're looking for a fun, sparkly paper-craft Menorah, try this Hanukkah activity from Arts and Crafts with Crafty Carol
Both Kwanzaa and Hanukkah are somewhat similar, as Nylah Burton points out in an article on the Hey, Alma blog. "For eight days, Jews light the menorah to celebrate resisting foreign oppressors who stole Jewish land in Israel, she wrote. "And for seven nights, people of African descent who celebrate Kwanzaa light the kinara to remember that even though we are a stolen people living on stolen land, we can still provide light and healing to the world."
