Synopsis
In this episode, we follow Sophia as she celebrates the Jewish festival of Hanukkah with her family. Sophia begins by making candles with her mum.
- Programme: My First Festivals
- Series: 1
- Episode: Hanukkah
- Channel: CBeebies
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Religious Education | Judaism | Practices | Festivals
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