The 36 best Hanukkah gift ideas for all eight nights of 2024
Hanukah, Hanukkah, or even Chanukah — no matter how you spell the upcoming holiday, you still need to find the best traditional Hanukkah gift of all time. It’s a fact, and although it wasn’t traditionally a gifting holiday, it’s expected now.
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.
Hanukkah falls on Dec. 25 this year, which means the eight-day holiday will run from Christmas Day to January 2.
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.
We rounded up a whole lot of ideas, from small tokens like candles and gift baskets 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.
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.
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.
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.
Mark all eight days of Hanukkah with sweet treats, coffee, and shortbread, which will arrive quickly if you’re looking for last-minute ideas.
For the remote Hanukkah, send your loved one this beautiful gift basket of treats, including wine, candies, and more, in a decorative box they can leave out all eight nights.
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.
This stylish menorah, designed by Jonathan Adler, combines traditional symbolism with modern aesthetics, making it a striking and meaningful Hanukkah gift.
Sufganiyot are a super important — and yummy — part of the Hanukkah tradition, so why not celebrate them with this adorable notebook? Plus, you could write your family recipe on the first page to add to your sentimental gift.
Celebrate Jewish culinary heritage with “The 100 Most Jewish Foods” puzzle, a delightful and educational gift that combines the joy of putting together a 500-piece circular puzzle with exploring the rich tapestry of Jewish cuisine.
Discover a delightfully crotchety yet unexpectedly stylish tribute to one of the fascinating groups around Old Jewish Men. This essential guide teaches readers how to master the art of eating, dressing, navigating town, and schmoozing like a true OJM.
Your giftee can elevate their holiday gatherings with the Sur La Table Hanukkah Serving Platter, a tastefully designed ceramic dish that showcases festive motifs and is the perfect centerpiece for presenting traditional treats and appetizers during the Festival of Lights.
Add a delightful twist to your Hanukkah celebrations with the Dash Dreidel Mini Waffle Maker, creating whimsical and delicious dreidel-shaped waffles that bring a touch of joy to the breakfast table.
This memoir, penned by an icon, makes for a timeless Hanukkah gift, as Streisand’s powerful voice and emotional depth captivate readers, making it a meaningful addition to holiday celebrations.
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 has always wanted to have their turn to try it. The smallest of the gardens comes with three pods to plant in, and basil is included in the pack at first.
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.
Perfect for Hanukkah baking, these stamps help create beautifully embossed cookies, enhancing the festive spirit with intricate designs.
A luxurious and artistic menorah, this crystal piece elevates the Hanukkah experience with its intricate design, symbolizing the Festival of Lights in a truly elegant manner.
Add a plush dreidel-shaped pillow as the perfect holiday accent. It’s soft to the touch, comprised of velvet and teddy faux fur.
Rimmed with a delicate thread of elegance and adorned with vibrant berries, this iconic collection revives the timeless charm of Bohemian glassware. Each piece is a tribute to history, blending intricate craftsmanship with modern elegance.
Fill their space with artistic joy by showcasing a mini edition of Kerri Rosenthal’s Happy Hanukkah Block Of Love. It looks beautiful on bookshelves or coffee tables.
A delicious and festive treat, these Oreo cookies are a delightful gift that combines classic flavors with Hanukkah-themed decorations, satisfying both the sweet tooth and holiday spirit.
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.
Best gift for those who don’t want to buy Hanukkah gift wrap: Amazon.com Gift Card
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.
Looking for a minimalist, modern take on your Menorah this year? Take a look at this handsome Keraclay Stoneware Menorah Set from West Elm, a modern piece to celebrate the Festival of Lights that doubles as year-round decor.
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.
Thought its known primarily as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah secretly doubles as the festival of sweet treats. Treat yourself to a few more when you pick up (or gift) this Hanukkah Gift Box from Harry & David, full of enough snacks to last you more than eight nights.
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.
Nothing brings people together during the holidays like good Jewish cooking. The “Modern Jewish Comfort Food” cookbook has 100 recipes to try, making a perfect gift for the chef in your life.
Why should Christmas cookies have all the fun? Bake up your own favorites, whatever those may be, and customize them for the season with these adorable Hanukkah Shaped Cookie Cutters, available for just under $10 from Amazon.
Looking to bundle on Hanukkah Candles and save? Check out this box of 45 beautiful multicolor honeycomb beeswax candles from Rite Lite, enough to celebrate for eight nights this year, and next year, and next year, and next year…
Give the kiddos something fun to fidget with this year. The dreidel-shaped pop-it toy is a great gift, and under $10 on Amazon, too.
This is a beautiful gift for someone very special this year. Made of real diamonds, this Jewish star or Star of David pendant is a gift they will love for years to come.
Read up on recent Jewish pop-history (or should we say herstory) with this clever coffee table book on “‘Nice’ Jewish Girls,” comprising of thirty-six mini biographies of groundbreaking, outspoken, odds-defying Jewish women, from RBG to Babs.
How about a little Hanukkah brunch action? If you’ve got family staying over at any point, or just want to treat yourself, head to Goldbelly to ship yourself a piece of NYC. This New York Bagel Brunch for 6, including lox and schmear, runs just short of $100.
Gift something extra cozy this year, as the temperatures keep dropping into December. Choose from an array of colors, pictured above, and then wrap it up before the eight nights are up.
Looking for a great Hanukkah gifting idea? Celebrate someone special in your life by giving them one of the most celebrated cookbooks to come out in recent memory, Yotam Ottolenghi’s “Jerusalem: A Cookbook,” available for under $20 this season from Amazon.
These matches make excellent gifts for the host of a Hanukkah party or as a thoughtful greeting to wish them well. Each matchbook comes in a pack of 50. Be sure to plan ahead; ordering may take a while, especially during the holidays.
What are the eight gifts of Hanukkah?
Traditionally, Hanukkah doesn’t involve gift-giving, but where’s the fun in that? Over time, the custom of exchanging gifts has become popular, influenced by other holidays like Christmas.
The most traditional gift is gelt (Yiddish for money), often given as chocolate coins. However, handing out actual money can get expensive. Some families give small gifts each day, while others build up to a bigger present on the last day. Some may even stick to just one gift for all eight days. It’s up to you and very fluid.
What do you bring to a Hanukkah party as a guest?
When attending a Hanukkah celebration, bring a thoughtful token of gratitude for the host. Bottles of wine, candles, chocolates, board games, or books are all great options. If time allows for preparation, personalized matchbooks make a nice touch for lighting the menorah. Who knows, maybe you’ll be nominated for the “Best Traditional Hanukkah Gifts of All Time” award.
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