The Gemara says that Chanukah is a time of הלל והודאה. The Rambam codifies הלל and שמחה.
הודאה = שמחה!!!
What do Jews eat on Thanksgiving?
Latkes and doughnuts!!!
A Jew is a Yehudi - a Thanker!!
First word we say daily? "THANKS!!"
A good Jew is a grateful Jew is a happy Jew.
