December 18, 2022 - Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf | Chanukah

Welcome to December 18, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate elfing around and the festival of lights. Anna: Buddy, the Elf. What’s your favorite color? Marlo: Yellow, yellow, yellow! Anna: John? John: Red. No green! Anna: Did you guys know it's Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day? John: I do now! Anna: Right, I'm getting my "elf on!" Do you know what kinda music elves like best? John: Uh, jingle music? Anna: No: wrap music! And what do you call an elf who wins the lottery? John: Uh, lucky! Anna: Wealfy! It's not bad joke day. What's the first thing elf children learn in school? The Elfabet! Feel free to get you "elf on" on Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day. This evening kicks off Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. During the time of Alexander the Great, Jewish culture began to blend with Greek culture in a mostly peaceful relationship. That is until the Jewish Holy Temple was desecrated. When the Israelites rededicated the Second Temple in Jerusalem, there was only enough oil to keep the lamps lit for one night, but instead, the oil lasted for 8. Chanukah celebrates this miracle with 8 nights of observance. In the evening, families light the menorah, adding one candle each night until all 9 candles are glowing on the last day. They exchange gifts, and share foods that commemorate this event. On the first day of Chanukah, we share in the spirit of miracles and embrace the ones we love. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices