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Hanukkah Gift Ideas For Children

Children love to receive gifts on the holidays; here are a few Hanukkah gift ideas you can share with any Jewish family that has children.

On the first night of Hanukkah, it would be appropriate to give the gift of a menorah. Most children are especially drawn to the lighting of the candles. Menorahs are available in many different styles and sizes. They vary in price as much as they vary in design. I t should not be difficult to find a menorah suitable for children of any age.

A second choice for the beginning of the holiday would be that of a dreidel. A dreidel is a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side. During Hanukkah, Jewish children play the dreidel game. You can get dreidels for each year, just like Christmas ornaments. If you give a dreidel as a gift, remember that a roll of pennies is also necessary to play the dreidel game.

It is good to come up with Hanukkah gift ideas that are more meaningful than just toys or chocolate coins. Hanukkah is a very fitting time to give a gift to a charity in the child’s name. Hanukkah is a blessed family time and most children are upset to learn that there are other children not fortunate enough to receive a gift, no matter how small, every nigh of Hanukkah. They will be pleased and excited to learn that something was given, in their name to a less fortunate child.

Board games are superb Hanukkah gifts, as it is a time of family and togetherness.

Giving a gift of skill or knowledge is proper at Hanukkah. Perhaps the child likes to build model airplanes or cars. Maybe she is gifted with making crafts or painting pictures. A subscription to a magazine is among some very thoughtful Hanukkah gift ideas.

Hanukkah is eight nights long and it can be tough to come up with the money for eight nights of gift giving, let alone ideas. This is one of the cost-free Hanukkah gift ideas. Make coupons for 3 hour of free service. This can include almost anything from washing the dishes to mowing the lawn. Be careful parents, the kids have been known to find some creative ways of cashing in coupons from you.

Hanukkah is a holy time and, as such, giving a gift that comforts is extremely appropriate. Perhaps it might be a stuffed animal or pajamas. Older children might appreciate a comforter or quilt. Anything that lures you to cuddle and makes you smile is a good gift at Hanukkah.

Remember that Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, so give something Jewish. Traditional Jewish Hanukkah gift ideas that can be given are dreidels, which we have already mentioned, or gelt. Gelt is Yiddish for money. Hanukkah gelt is often given in the form of chocolate covered in foil to look like coins. Real spending money can also be given for Hanukkah gelt, but it is usually given in coin as opposed to paper currency.

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Hanukkah has so many wonderful aspects, its no wonder why it is most people’s favorite holiday. With all the delicious Hanukkah foods, the exchanging of Hanukkah gifts, and all the fun Hanukkah parties, it’s a hard holiday to beat. To add to that list is the Hanukkah music and Hanukkah Gelt. One of the very best things about Hanukkah are the songs. We sing and dance to songs about dreidels, the Maccabees, and the Hanukkah food we eat. “Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel” is one of the most popular Hanukkah songs. It is catchy and is sung by children as well as adults! This song explains the game of dreidel the children play (and adults too!) The lyrics for this song are memorable and repetitive.

“Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel” lyrics:

I have a little dreidel

I made it out of clay

And when it's dry and ready

Oh dreidel I shall play!


chorus:

Oh - dreidel, dreidel, dreidel

I made it out of clay

And when it's dry and ready

Oh dreidel I shall play!


It has a lovely body

With legs so short and thin

And when my dreidel’s tired
It drops and then I win!


chorus

My dreidel’s always playful

It loves to dance and spin

Happy game of dreidel

Come play now, lets begin!


chorus

“Maoz Tzur” is another popular Hanukkah song that is traditionally sung after reciting the Hanukkah blessings over the menorah. It is also known as “Rock of Ages” and has ancient roots. This song reflects on the historical hardship the Jewish people endured in biblical times. It bridges between the suffering and the promise for redemption.

“Ma’oz tzur” transliterated lyrics:
Ma'oz tsur yeshu'ati
lecha na'eh leshabeakh.
Tikon beit tefilati
vesham todah nezaveakh.
Le'et tachin matbeakh
mitsar hamnabeakh,
'az 'egmor beshir mizmor
khanukat hamizbeakh.

Another popular Hanukkah children’s song is “Oh Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah.” It is also a popular children’s song and is catchy enough to be remembered all year long.

Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah
Come light the Menorah
Let’s have a party
We’ll all dance the Horah
Gather ‘round the table
We’ll give you a treat
Sevivon to play with
And latkes to eat
And while we are playing
The candles are burning bright
One for each night
We’ll spread a sweet light
To remind us of days long ago

Another song that is sung customarily after the lighting of the candles is “Hanerot Halalu”. This also has ancient roots and recalls all of the Hanukkah miracles. There are many different melodies to this song and is often sung slowly.

Ha-nei-rot ha-lo-lu o-nu mad-li-kin
Al ha-te-shu-ot ve-al ha-ni-sim ve-al ha-nif-la-ot,
She-see-ta la-avoi-tei-nu ba-ya-mim ha-heim biz-man ha-zeh,
Al ye-dei ko-ha-ne-cha ha-ke-do-shim,
Ve-chol she-mo-nat ye-mei cha-nu-kah ha-nei-rot ha-la-lu ko-desh hem,
Ve-ein la-nu re-shut le-hish-ta-meish ba-hen,
E-lo lir-o-tan bil-vad, ke-dei le-ho-dot u-le-ha-leil le-shim-cha ha-ga-dol Al ni-se-cha ve-al nif-le-o-te-cha ve-al ye-shu-o-te-cha.

These songs never get old! Sing them at your Hanukkah party , while lighting the candles, or just anytime you feel like it!