Unique Hanukkah Gifts

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is often celebrated with traditions like lighting the menorah, eating latkes and exchanging gifts. Some give small gifts for each of the holiday’s eight nights or one gift for the whole celebration, but at the end of the day, it’s about celebrating miracles – both big and small – and spending time with friends and family.

The Jewish Festival of Lights begins Dec. 7 this year. To get you started, here are some of our favorite Hanukkah gift ideas.

Personalized Pet Pillow

Hanukkah is a time to celebrate and remember all family members, including the furry ones. This soft, machine-washable pillow is a huggable gift for family and friends who are close with their pets. It can serve as a reminder of a pet who has passed on, or just a cuddly copy of a current pet. You can never go wrong with this adorable pet memento that’s sure to put a smile on the face of any pet lover. Buy it here.

Numi Organic Tea By Mood

This set of Numi Organic Tea Blends will give the tea lover in your life new flavors to explore. These individually wrapped tea bags will ensure your tea is fresh and flavorful every time. With flavors like Rooibos chai and chamomile lemon to match your mood, this thoughtful gift is sure to help anyone wind down and relax. Buy it here.

Squishmallows Official Kellytoy Box Set

Squishmallows are some of the hottest toys around, and this box set of eight Squishmallows is great for any squish-obsessed kid. You can give it as one gift or separate it across eight nights. These round stuffed animals are cute, lovable and (most importantly) squishable. Buy them here.

Dreidel Filled With Gelt Coins

During Hanukkah, it’s customary to give gelt or chocolate money to children to teach them about the importance of charity. Around the world, many Jewish families have a Hanukkah tradition of playing with the dreidel. While you may need to buy more gelt for a larger game of dreidel, this dreidel filled with gelt coins is a fun starting point for children. Buy it here.

Craft-A-Dreidel

Kids can create their own custom dreidels with this Craft-A-Dreidel kit. These blank wooden dreidels come with paints, a paintbrush and glitter. It’s up to you to add the Hebrew letters and your own unique design! It’s a great Hanukkah activity for all ages. Buy it here.

Mini Bonsai Plant Growing Kit

If you know someone who has a green thumb or wants to get into gardening for the first time, give them a head start with this Bonsai Tree Seed Starter Kit. This kit comes with four types of bonsai seeds, four soil potting pods, four bonsai pots, tools for planting, a how-to guide and a set of plant markers. Buy it here.

One Line A Day Book

This unique and meaningful gift will be appreciated by those who enjoy journaling or have always wanted to start. With up to five years of pages to fill, this beautiful diary will inspire thoughtful, daily reflections that the author can look back on for years to come. Buy it here.

Prismacolor Technique Art Supplies

Do you have a young artist at home? This pack of Prismacolor Technique, Art Supplies and Digital Art Lessons comes with 18 Prismacolor colored pencils, 2 illustration markers, an eraser, a drawing pad, an instruction booklet and more. It even comes with online lessons that teach the fundamentals of drawing and shading. Buy it here.

LEGO Creator 3in1 Majestic Tiger 31129 Building Toy Set for Kids Ages 9+

LEGO lovers will go wild for this LEGO Creator 3in1 Majestic Tiger 31129 Building Toy Set for Kids Ages 9+. This building set comes with 755 pieces that can be assembled to build a tiger, a red panda or even a koi fish. It’s endless fun! Buy it here.

Movie Scratch Off Poster

What’s on your bucket list of must-watch movies? To help you get started, this interactive poster features 100 award-winning films, from “Dirty Dancing” to “Star Wars,” for you to scratch off. Scratch off a movie once you’ve seen it and see how many you can watch next year! Buy it here.

What Do You Meme?

What Do You Meme? is the ultimate party game for friends, families with older kids (rated 17+) or anyone who lives on the internet. Compete to create the funniest memes using captions and photo cards. Even if you’re not familiar with memes, it’s one of the funniest card games you’ll play. Buy it here.

Apple AirPods With Lightning Charging Case

It’s no secret that Apple AirPods are one of the most popular wireless earbuds of all time. These Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with Lightning Charging Case make the perfect gift for anyone who loves to stay connected to their music and podcasts. Buy them here.

Digital Photo Frame

Looking for a gift for a family member or friend who’s far away? This Digital Photo Frame 10.1 Inch Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame can be filled up with your photo and video memories. It offers wireless sharing through the app, so you can keep the frame updated even from afar. Buy it here.

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Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

The Nintendo Switch is still one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market. With its versatile design, it’s perfect for everyone, whether they prefer console gaming or a more handheld experience. Buy it here.

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How are you celebrating Hanukkah this year? What sort of gifts are you getting? Let us know in the comments below.