Chanukah On Board

Nine hundred plus are on our ship, A Viking ocean cruise, And of the people we had met, We were the only Jews. So we were quite surprised that on Our list of day's events, Menorah lighting made the grade And what that represents... Is Chanukah! For every night, We light a candle's flame Consecutively; by day eight, Our freedom we proclaim. At six p.m. we showed up and Were pleasantly surprised To find another couple And some Chanukah supplies - A challah,* Chanukiah,** Yarmulkes*** and kosher wine; Jelly donuts, plates of latkes**** And a lit menorah sign. Some pamphlets held the blessings And a few more people showed. We sang and lit the candles; Their electric flame-bulbs glowed. How wonderful to celebrate An ancient joyous rite With a bunch of strangers linked on board On Chanukah's first night. *a special twisted bread **a special menorah (candelabra) used on Chanukah ***skullcaps worn by men ****potato pancakes eaten on Chanukah