8 Best Hanukkah Gifts for the Whole Family
Updated: Nov. 14, 2020Celebrate the season of light with these inspired Hanukkah gifts for family and friends of all ages.
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Celebrate the season of light with these inspired Hanukkah gifts for family and friends of all ages.
Stainless Steel Latke Server
Good Night Bubbala
Reviewers on Amazon continue to rave about this parody of the children’s classic book, Goodnight Moon. This version features a Jewish bunny and its family’s far-from-quiet bedtime routine. Yiddish terms (oy vey!) are sprinkled throughout — learn how to pronounce them correctly with the phonetic glossary that’s included. And for your noshing pleasure: A recipe for latkes from Ina Garten, the doyenne of delicious, comes with the book. For more fun, here’s how to make a kid-friendly menorah.
Kings of Israel Board Game
This team-based board game pits you and your friends against evils within Israel. It allows players to discover Israel’s geography and famous places and requires cooperation and problem-solving to win. All in all, it’s perfect for the whole family. Children will also love 15 creative gifts for kids who love DIY.
Beeswax Candles
Make the season of light particularly bright with this DIY kit for beeswax candles. It comes with wax and wicks for 44 candles — exactly what’s needed to get you through the eight days of celebration. These candles make for a perfect family activity: Assemble the candles ahead of time or just before lighting them. Alternatively, here’s how to make beeswax candles in glass yogurt jars.
Dreidel With Stand
Whether you’re playing for pennies, chocolate coins or raisins, the real winner of the dreidel game is the person who owns this beauty. Made of nambe alloy and acacia wood, this dreidel offers a sleek, modern design but still retains the classic functionality of your favorite game piece. Not sure how to play? Watch this quick tutorial!
Essential Oil Diffuser
Oil and light — two Hanukkah essentials — are married beautifully in this aromatherapy diffuser. Use the essential oils of your choosing. The aromas and mesmerizing LED lights provide the calm you need, wherever you need it.
Schott Zweisel Wine Glasses
Put a classy touch on the season’s celebrations with these elegant, angular wine glasses. Their bowl shape complements everything from full-bodied whites to bold burgundies. Pair the glasses with a bottle of a fine kosher wine, and yours will be the Hanukkah gift not soon forgotten. Mazel tov!
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Dog T-Shirt
Don’t forget the pets! Make them part of the nights, the lights and the magic of Hanukkah celebrations with a customized Kosher Hot Dog t-shirt. This slip-on t-shirt instantly turns the family’s best friend into a ‘paw-tee’ animal. For more gift ideas, check out these pet products with nearly perfect reviews on Amazon.
