Hanukah, Hanukkah or even Chanukah — no matter how you spell the upcoming holiday, at the end of the day, you still need to find the perfect presents.
Don’t leave your gifts to fate. Instead, prepare for all your Hanukkah gifting in advance, so all eight days are joyful and stress-free.
Plus, Hanukkah falls on Dec. 18 this year, which means the eight-day holiday will run through Christmas and end on Dec. 26.
While the Jewish holiday isn’t really about the gifts and more about spending time with the family, retelling stories of Judah and the Maccabees and frying up some delicious foods, gifts are a fun addition to the mix and add another element of celebration to enjoy.
Plus, who doesn’t love gifts? We thought so, which is why we rounded up 18 ideas, from small tokens like candles and candies to give to your Hanukkah party host, edible presents for a holiday dinner party and some special selections for the kids to make their holiday even brighter. Plus, 18 is a lucky number in Judaism, to symbolize life and good fortune.
The holiday is all about candles, after all. This is a great and easy gift to give, be it your host for the holiday party or a friend who loves candles any day of the year. The scent is of a typical Hanukkah meal, including notes of baked apple, potato, pomegranate, pound cake and vanilla, to name a few.
Give the gift of delicious olive oil that lasts far longer than just eight nights, plus some honey to save for Rosh Hashanah and some vinegar too. This gift package from Brightland is a great gifting set for the home chef, host or hostess or anyone who loves aesthetically pleasing bottles to put in their kitchen.
For the music lover, this is the perfect Hanukkah gift and one of the most unique. The record inside is actually a scratch-off, revealing a different QR code for each of the eight nights. Follow the code to get a download of a classic song from a new artist, helping you celebrate the holiday and discover new music at the same time.
Get comfy this holiday and give the gift of relaxation to anyone who celebrates. The Brooklinen robe is an extremely plush one, coming in three size ranges and eight colors to fit anyone on your gifting list.
This luxe gift set is great for tea lovers and for the gifter themselves, as it comes already wrapped up and ready to go. The Vahdam set comes in a holiday box with scenes of menorahs and dreidels and includes Vanilla Spiced Masala Chai, Turmeric Spiced Herbal Tea, Chocolate Vanilla Herbal Tea and Hibiscus Rush Black Tea for a balanced and bright holiday season.
After lighting the candles hop back in bed with the new Velvet Napper from Bearaby. The blanket comes in an array of colors and weights, ranging from 15 pounds to 25 pounds depending on your or your giftee’s preferences.
Hanukkah isn’t complete without a table full of holiday treats and a full belly. This is where Goldbelly comes in, as even if you can’t make it out to New York City for the famous Russ and Daughter’s latkes or a bagel brunch from Brooklyn, you can now order from there with ease. They also sell gift cards should you want to let your recipient choose their meal from anywhere in the country.
Celebrate Hanukkah with Peppa and George this year, as you teach your kiddos about the Jewish holiday and all the traditions that come with it. The storybook follows the piggy siblings to their grandparent’s house where they make lattes, play dreidel and learn some history along the way.
This is a gift for those with or without a green thumb. The Click and Grow Smart Garden 3 is a great way to provide fresh veggies, herbs and even flowers to someone who may not have an outdoor garden space but always wanted to have their turn to try it. The smallest of the gardens comes with three pods to plant in, coming with basil at first included in the pack.
If you’re still on the fence, let us help show you how it works and why it’s worth it, as we were able to review the Smart Garden 3 and the larger Smart Garden 9.
When in doubt, go with a gift card. We know it’s not creative, but at least the selection from Amazon is festive, featuring a blue and white Amazon logo on the card and coming with an adorable gift box and matching ribbon with stars and menorahs to seal the deal.
Oil is one of the main reasons to celebrate the Jewish holiday of lights, so get them a topical gift to go with it. These handblown oil pourers are from Uncommon Goods and come in green, pink or blue patterns, making for a unique and beautiful gift they’ll want to leave on the counter all year long.
Get the whole family into the Hanukkah spirit, dressing the kids in fun and festive footie pajamas each night. The PJs come in a few fun patterns, like dreidels and snowflakes, ranging in size from a two to a 14-16.
These potatoes aren’t for latkes but for your feet, instead. The adorable plush potato slippers keep your toes extra warm, as they are heated via a USB connection. You can heat them up and then unplug to walk around or just park yourself by and outlet and pop your feet inside while making potato pancakes in the kitchen.
This one is for the 21+ Hanukkah crowd, but it’s a must have for any beer lover. The Brewvana beer box is basically an Advent calendar for Hanukkah, with eight compartments to open each night and find a new craft beer and other goodies inside.
This isn’t an ordinary card. Celebrate Hanukkah with loved ones close and far by sending them this stunning pop-up card shaped like a bouquet of blue and yellow flowers, with some Jewish stars sprinkled in, too.
These baubles are sure to put you in the holiday mood. The BaubleBar Menorah Earrings come in a sparkly gold color, perfect for the holiday and to add some sparkle to any party.
Let your cat celebrate too, with this package of adorable cat toys for the holiday. The set comes with a piece of gelt, a sparkly gold ball and even a mouse dressed up like a menorah.
End things on a sweet note with this yummy kit from Sweetology. This is a great gift for the whole family, as it also provides a fun after-dinner activity for the kids to bake and decorate their own Hanukah dessert.
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