Hanukkah Thank God for all He's done for us on Hanukkah He saved us from our enemies on Hanukkah Built high walls around Mount Zion Great joy among the people Now disgrace Has gone from our Alter From the days of their trampling they have done Anniversary it is Now for our Nation of Israel Rededicating it with songs, harps, and cymbals Hanukkah Thank God for all He's done for us on Hanukkah He saved us from our enemies on Hanukkah Built high walls around Mount Zion on Hanukkah The 25th of the 9th month While the world thinks Christ was born In winter We know better Messiah Was born in the Springtime When all things are new The customs are vain we know Their trees they Deck it with silver and gold Doctrine of vanities we've never known before For eight days We celebrate Rededicating the temple For eight days We celebrate Feast of Dedication Oh Hanukkah Hanukkah Thank God for all He's done for us on Hanukkah He saved us from our enemies on Hanukkah Built high walls around Mount Zion on Hanukkah The 25th of the 9th month