Hanukkah is quickly approaching, and it’s so soon after Thanksgiving, we’re not even sure we’re ready. For those just catching up, Hanukkah 2021 starts on Sunday, November 28th and runs through Dec 6th.
That said, there’s a lot to celebrate this year, and the Festival of Lights is the perfect time for a celebration. Thus it’s almost time to start lighting menorahs, spinning dreidels and eating delicious latkes. While different families may celebrate differently, a common Hanukkah tradition is the giving of gifts. Get everyone on your list the perfect gift using this list, which is full of fun and decorative Hanukkah items.
From challah kits to menorahs, these are the best items to give for Hanukkah 2021.
Olive & Cocoa Branch & Bronze Menorah
The menorah is a beautiful symbol of strength and tradition, and this gorgeous artisan-crafted bronze piece can be loved for generations.
The Challah Box
The Challah Box is a month-to-month subscription plan that delivers a box full of five pre-measured, labeled ingredients, and simple-to-follow instructions that allows you to make delicious challah. This season, they are collaborating with Soom Foods to create a special box that will include everything needed to bake challah, with the addition of a 12-ounce jar of Soom’s chocolate tahini spread. The founders, Ilana and Ariel, spent time creating a special recipe for making the special chocolate tahini babka, and this recipe will be included in the box.
Take My Face Off Menorah Gift Set
Have some fun with the theme of Hanukkah. It’s a happy occasion, after all! Eight Mitty Minis helps them safely remove makeup with a large, soft-touch cardstock menorah and eight gentle, reusable Mitty Minis.
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Seattle Chocolate Hanukkah Truffles Gift Set
Perfect for the Hanukkah season, Seattle Chocolate is offering an assortment of creamy, meltaway, two-bite Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee kosher truffles with compostable, festive blue and silver wrapping. The bag features a custom menorah design by illustrator Frida Clements. This holiday season, Seattle Chocolate is donating a percentage of proceeds from its holiday collection to support the National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to protect nature and wildlife.
Balblair 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt
There’s rarely a time that buying someone a drink is a bad gift idea. This Scotch whisky is certified Kosher and goes well with those Hanukkah donuts and latkes (due to the oil tie-in, Hanukkah is big on the oil!). This Scotch whisky is distilled in Scottish Highlands and matured in American oak ex-bourbon and double-fired American oak casks.
CreateOn Hanukkah Menorah Magna-Tiles Structures Set
How fun is this? Small children can learn about Hanukkah by building their own mini menorah using this set of tiles.
Vahdam Teas Happy Hanukkah Assorted Tea Gift Set
Give a gift of wellness and good health to your loved ones this Hanukkah. This luxurious Hanukkah gift set includes Vanilla Spiced Masala Chai, Turmeric Spiced Herbal Tea, Chocolate Vanilla Herbal Tea & Hibiscus Rush Black Tea.
Here for The Burn 8 Days and 8 Nights
This candle is a whole other way to enjoy some light on the Festival of Lights. It’s a beautiful and festive array of scents including mango guava, spices and evergreen, Moroccan amber, and bergamot, green grass and Tonka bean.
Ten Thousand Villages Tree of Life Menorah
This incredible menorah is made from aluminum by artisans in India. A beautiful silver centerpiece, this will add a touch of elegance to the Hanukkah table.
Baked By Melissa Festival of Bites Cupcakes
Babka cupcakes are absolutely a gift no matter what the occasion, but they are especially appropriate in a set of Hanukkah-inspired cupcakes. If you’re looking for the best Hanukkah gifts, this one is hard to beat!