Season 5, Episode 16 · Ear Snacks Podcast for Kids
Lights! (Explaining Hanukkah & How Candles Work)
11 Dec 2025 · 20 min
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Andrew & Polly think about winter festivals with kids around the world, interview PJ Library about Hanukkah, and sing a holiday song!
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Ear Snacks Podcast for Kids
Andrew & Polly · Kids & Family · English
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