Hanukkah Harry

Hanukkah Harry is a humorous Jewish counterpart of Santa Claus. He was featured in two Saturday Night Live sketches (played by Jon Lovitz), "The Night Hanukkah Harry Saved Christmas" and "The Night Hanukkah Harry Saved Easter".

Hanukkah Harry is portrayed as a man in an old-time traditional vest (coat removed) and fur hat with a grey beard. During the eight days of Hanukkah, he rides in a flying Cadillac. Much like Santa, he delivers presents to children during the eight days of Hanuakkah. However, instead of residing at the North Pole, Hanukkah Harry and his workers (who are elderly Jewish retirees who are being paid "under the table" so as to avoid losing their social security benefits) reside at Miami and wear blue clothing otherwise reminsicent of Santa and his elves. He traditionally says, "Oy Presents" when entering homes.

Hanukkah Harry's theme is:


 * "On Moische! On Herschel! On Schlomo!
 * It's Hanukkah Harry eight nights a year!
 * On Moische! On Herschel! On Schlomo!
 * Means that Hanukkah Harry is here!
 * Delivering Toys to Jewish girls and Jewish boys
 * We dance the horah around the menorah
 * 'Cuz Hanukkah Harry is Here!"