Hanukkah Gifts
Winter's here, and that can only mean one thing. Hanukkah is coming! Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, is a fun holiday rich with history. The miracle of Hanukkah occurred when a single day's supply of oil burned for eight days. Therefore, Jews around the world celebrate by eating latkes 
and doughnuts (oily foods, yum!), playing dreidel , and most importantly, lighting the Menorah to commemorate this great miracle.
In addition to the ceremonial activities, we celebrate Hanukkah by giving one present for each night. This might lead to some confusion--how am I supposed to buy eight gifts?--but ShopWiki is here to help. This guide will give great Hanukkah gift ideas so you can rest easy and celebrate these eight crazy nights!
Traditional Gifts for Kids
These presents are fun and also a great way for kids to get involved with the holiday and their heritage. For further information, check out our wiki about Hanukkah, and for even more gift ideas, take a look at our guides to gift giving for boys and girls.
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Chocolate Gelt There is a long-standing tradition of giving money to children at Hanukkah, but chocolate makes this custom extra sweet . |
Dreidels Dreidels are a beloved symbol of Hanukkah, whether they're used to play a friendly game or are purely decorative. |
Hanukkah Story Picture Books Kids love being read to, but having illustrated pictures will make story hour a whole lot more lively. |
Books Older kids will love to learn more about the history and customs of this Festival of Lights. Oblige them! |
Stickers What child doesn't love stickers ? Just watch out that your house's walls don't become covered with these buggers. |
Eight Nights of Presents
How do you effectively educate your child in what Hanukkah means? Get him or her in the Hanukkah spirit and enjoy learning more about the Festival of Lights. Christmas tends to get the spotlight around this time of year, so make sure your child feels special in celebrating a custom so rich in history and festivity. Below are a few tips for a great holiday season:
- When buying gifts for multiple children, it will be easier to stick to a budget -- eight nights of presents is a lot, and this way you can assure that you've spent the same amount on each child.
- "Presents for eight days!? Wow!" Such is any child's logical response to the aforementioned concept (it would have been mine, anyway). Plan accordingly when you decide how you want to give out gifts: do you want to give out the big one on the first night, or save it for the last? The latter method is a helpful way to keep your child well-behaved over the course of eight nights.
- Allow children to take turns lighting the candles --they will love doing this. Wooden and toy menorahs are available to teach your kids about the meaning of Hanukkah.
- Throw a Hanukkah party on any of the eight nights, featuring blue and white decorations and the flag of Israel .
- Hanukkah crafts are a wonderful way for children to become actively involved in the holiday's traditions. Do-it-yourself menorahs ,jewellery and even dreidels are fun and engaging projects.
- When it comes to gifts , do not abide whining. Try to remind your children that many in the world are without adequate living situations, let alone an abundance of new toys, and that part of the season's theme is to appreciate the blessings we have.
For the Home
Decorate your home in some Hanukkah !
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Plates Hanukkah-themed plates are fun on their own, but if you're taking them as a gift for your friend who is hosting a party, that's even better. |
Cookbook A cookbook is always an appreciated gift, particularly if the photos are stunning. Look for one with vivid images--they should make your mouth water . |
Star of David Confetti This is more of a fun decoration than anything else, but confetti is a quick and easy way of livening up any festivity . |
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