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The Candle Maker: A Mindful Bedtime Hannukah Story for Kids

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In this Hanukkah story, The Candle Maker, young Ezra learns the meaning behind making candles with his mother — and the miracle of sharing light with others. As Ima tells the ancient story of the Maccabees and the Golden Menorah, Ezra discovers that every act of kindness can make the world a little brighter.

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© BYUradio Length 13 min 15 December 2025 Season 3 Episode 6 BedtimeStoriesMindfulness USA Story

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© BYUradio Length 13 min 15 December 2025 Season 3 Episode 6 BedtimeStoriesMindfulness USA Story

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TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories

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In this Hanukkah story, The Candle Maker, young Ezra learns the meaning behind making candles with his mother — and the miracle of sharing light with others. As Ima tells the ancient story of the Maccabees and the Golden Menorah, Ezra discovers that every act of kindness can make the world a little brighter. Perfect for families celebrating Hanukkah, teachers exploring Jewish traditions, or anyone looking for a peaceful bedtime story filled with warmth, courage, and connection.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:

1) You can show your child a picture of a Hanukkah, the special candle stick, to help them visualize it.

2) You can light a candle and let your child blow it out with their breath.

3) You can give your child a hug when prompted.

4) Practice breathing with your child.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories

Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Host: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, and Taehyeon (Ted) Kim. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson. SPECIAL THANKS to Adam Booth who consulted Wink on this episode.


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