Joe, Thanks for posting Ocho Kandelikas. That's one I personally don't need, since I already sing it, but I was thinking of adding it at Mudcat, and you saved me the trouble!When I sing it, I usually alternate these English verses (poetic license taken in some places for the sake of rhyme) with the Ladino ones. It's a great sing-along. I like to start the chorus v e r y s l o w l y and then gradually speed up the tempo as we go from "una kandelika" to "ocho kandelikas." (Kinda like folks do with Hava Nagila. Not a novel idea, but a lot of fun.)
Genie
Eight Little Candles (Ocho Kandelikas)
Beautiful Hanuka is here,
Eight candles burning bright and clear. (Repeat)Chorus:
One little candle, two little candles, ...,
Eight candles burning bright and clear.Many parties we will have
Filled with happiness and joy! (Repeat)Chorus
Little pastries we will eat
With almonds and honey, oh, so sweet! (Repeat)Chorus