Hanukkah gift ideas for the whole family
Gifts that will arrive on time for those eight crazy nights
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To celebrate Hanukkah is to talk about how early or late the holiday falls compared to the Gregorian calendar. It’s early this year. Hanukkah starts the evening of Dec. 7 and finishes on Dec. 15.
Because Hanukkah is so early in the year, it feels like it sprung up so quickly — luckily, we can rely on speedy shipping times to get gifts, decor and chocolate gelt delivered on time for the eight-day festival of lights.
This list covers fun, useful and meaningful gifts for the entire family. And if you’re in a pinch and can’t get your hands on a dreidel, you can head to Google for a virtual spin.
Hanukkah gift ideas
Why we love it: “Nice” Jewish Girls tells the story of 36 Jewish women who have pioneered paths in various industries. The book features the mini-bios of these women, including those of Anne Frank, Emma Goldman and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Price: $27
Where to buy: Amazon | Indigo
Why we love it: A Hanukkiah that’s safe for the entire family. It’s a fun craft that makes festive decor.
Price: $17.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Why we love it: Make gift-giving easy with this Hanukkah basket that can be delivered to areas across the country. There are also kosher baskets available.
Price: $100
Where to buy: Baskits
Why we love it: The only thing that makes this kit Hanukkah-related is that it says “Happy Hanukkah” on it, but it’s still cute and unique. It’s also from a small Canadian business.
Price: $34.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Why we love it: Hanukkah kicks off the coldest season for Canadians. This hat will keep heads warm and hearts full. Also, the logo kind of looks like chocolate gelt wrapped in classic gold foil.
Price: $275
Where to buy: Canada Goose
Why we love it: Hanukkah pajamas are great for eight days and all year round — by next year’s Hanukkah, they can be super worn-in and even cozier.
Price: $30 – $35
Where to buy: Gap | Old Navy
Why we love it: This is DavidsTea’s first Hanukkah blend — DavidsTea is a Canadian brand – we connected with the founder, David Segal, to learn how to make a perfect cup of tea.
Price: $8.98
Where to buy: DavidsTea
The Artisanal Kitchen: Jewish Holiday Baking
Why we love it: From sufganiyot (Israeli donuts) for Hanukkah to challah (egg bread that’s braided) for Shabbat — get recipes for all Jewish holidays in one place.
Price: $17
Where to buy: Amazon | Indigo
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