Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a city called Jerusalem. It was a really special place for Jewish people, like their main home. But, things were not always easy. One day some bad people tried to take over, but a brave group of locals called the Maccabees fought back. T0hey won! But, when they went to light a fire in the temple there was only a little oil left. They needed it to light the lamp, they thought it would only last one day. Guess what?! It lasted eight days, and that was a miracle. That is why Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. They light eight candles representing the eight nights in a special holder called a menorah.

They remember the story by eating their traditional food, and talking about the story.