This document provides recipes, craft ideas, and gift suggestions for Hanukkah. It includes recipes for festive foods like funfetti dreidel cookies, jam-filled sufganiyot doughnuts, and zucchini latkes. Craft ideas presented are a minimalist golden white menorah, watercolor dreidel wall art, and star of david ornaments. Gift ideas focus on personalizing money gifts, like crocheted chanukah bags, a hanukkah money tree, and personalized felt envelopes. The document concludes with tips for thoughtful Hanukkah gift giving, such as using plain colors other than green and red and adding a personal touch.
2. The 8-day celebration
of Hanukkah is near
Whether you plan to give eight gifts over the course of the holiday or just
one, make gift-giving extra special by personalizing your presents.
4. Funfetti Dreidel
Cookies
Vanilla cookies with a sprinkle of light and love
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Kids (or anyone who loves cookies)
There's definitely something nostalgic about
eating cookies for Hanukkah.
Show off those sprinkles by placing each
cookie in a clear plastic pastry bag and tie up
with a blue ribbon.
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Quick and Easy
Sufganiyot
Jam-filled, deep-fried doughnuts topped
with powdered sugar
Your pastry-loving friends
This recipe uses a mix of traditional and modern
flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Stack these in a white rectangular pastry box
with a clear top and let the blanket of sugar
shine through.
6. Zucchini Latkes
A healthy twist on the traditional potato latkes with a
side of cottage cheese
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Latke-lovers who may want healthier food
options for the holidays.
These are proven to satisfy cravings in
mere seconds.
Plate your delicious creations and grab a star-
shaped dish for the cottage cheese dip.
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Minimalist Golden
White Menorah
An elegant candelabrum that doesn't
break the bank
Homeowners looking to spice up their living
room setup
It's an eye-catching piece that's inexpensive
and easy to make.
Place in a light blue box and add a thoughtful
note for the receiver.
9. Watercolor Dreidel
Wall Art
A colorful and refreshing piece, perfect for any
solid-colored wall in one's home
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Homeowners looking to spice up their living
room setup
It's an eye-catching piece that's inexpensive
and easy to make.
Stack these in a white rectangular pastry box
with a clear top and let the blanket of sugar
shine through.
10. Star of David
Ornaments
Brightly-colored ornaments that are perfect to hang
on windows or entryways
Friends and family who go all out with
Hanukkah decor every year
The simple design easily blends in with any
home decor look.
Place in a secure box lined with filler paper
and wrap in blue and gold foil.
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12. Crocheted
Chanukah Bags
Pastel money bags that can be used
as coin purses
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Children who appreciate gifts in neat and pretty
packages
It's the perfect way to jazz up the act of gifting
money.
No wrapper needed! Write a little note and tuck it
inside the bags before handing them out.
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Hanukkah
Money Tree
A tree with 8 branches, each holding a white
money bag
Kids who love the thrill of holiday countdowns
It makes receiving money a whole lot more
fun and exciting.
No need to wrap, but you can place the gift on
the receiver's nightstand or study desk to
surprise them.
14. Heartfelt Hanukkah
Envelopes
Personalized money envelopes made of felt paper
All your friends and family who are celebrating
with you
Everyone will love getting their own personal
envelope with their name on it.
Secure the envelopes with a small pin in a
color that matches the felt paper used.
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15. There's no need to go overboard
and spend a lot. Sincerity is what's
important here.
Do give
thoughtful gifts
All wrapping suggestions make
use of plain blue, gold, or white
paper. If you must, choose
Hanukkah-themed wrappers
when shopping.
Don't use Christmas
wrapping paper
Every home celebrates this
holiday differently. It's great to ask
about these things to know if
you're giving an appropriate gift.
Do ask
about traditions
Use all the colors available for
your gifts and wrappers except for
green and red.
Don't use
unrelated colors
Feel free to express your love and
care for others by reflecting that in
the gifts you give them.
Do add a personal
touch to your gifts
It's important to respect the eight
days of Hanukkah and to not
lump this holiday with Christmas.
Don't give your gifts on
Christmas Day
Do's and Don'ts
of Hanukkah Gift Giving
16. HANUKKAH!
May you enjoy your time making these gifts as well as your time
with those who'll receive them.
HAVE A WONDERFUL
