Peter, Paul and Mary - Light One Candle

From Holiday Concert - 1988

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[RevInterfaith]

Chanukah marks the first time in recorded history that a conquered people revolted over the right to pray. Today, the Baha’i in Iran know what it is like to be oppressed because of their spiritual path. Buddhists in Tibet know the same oppression. Too often, so do Muslims in the United States. Indeed, religious oppression is worldwide. On Chanukah, I light candles not only to celebrate the joy of the Maccabee victory, but also to remember that the battle isn’t won. Don’t let the light go out!

[Ken Rose]

Well said, RevInterfaith. Hannukah isn't just about "The Miracle of the Oil," the Triumph of JHWH over Zeus or whatever. God favoring the Jews over the Pagan Greeks.

It was the Triumph of Faith over Force. Hannakuh is not a silly little "Christmas-Lite." It is the only religious holiday of any faith that celebrates Religious FREEDOM, the right of anyone from any faith or of no faith to persue what is in their Hearts to persue their peaceful beliefs without coersion from those in Power.

[Ben Parker]

Hauntingly Beautiful.. 

[MaryAliceMaryAlice]

Miraculous!

[keidy274]

I had to sing light one candle at school for my Christmas program

[Diane Eggert Hayes]

always a beautiful song!

[nicholas vecchione]

We sang this in the past

[Mark Lewin]

This seems to be the only pick me up after the tragedy in Connecticut . Thank you PP&M!

[nightwinds8]

We are singing this song at my holiday sing along

[AbuAvital]

A whole room of darkness can not overcome the light of one candle

[Joyce Jeffries]

I have loved this song for a long time, and just now was watching a Hannukah Celebration on PBS; In light of the Sandy Hook School Shootings on Friday, it seems even more appropriate now. Beautiful song, Beautiful Presentation, so meaningful for all of us. (No,I'm NOT Jewish, but I love people and think we should all be loved and respected, mourned when lost.