Do Jewish people decorate their homes for Hanukkah?

Nov 12, 2008 by Filida | Posted in Religion & Spirituality

I like Christmas ornaments for friends, but have no idea if this may be appropriate for Chanukah. (I know that Christmas ornaments and decor red and green are not appropriate, but do not know what would.)

Thank you.


Ya, a little, not like Christmas. The candles are so beautiful in themselves. If you want to make decorations, I suggest a blue and white theme. Perhaps the colors that go with it. Menorahs, latkes, dreidels, Hanukah gelt (coins small chocolate), lamp oil, everything will work.

My first roommate after college asked me to join her in making Christmas ornaments (for me) of the dough with a hook. So I made the theme of Chanukah those related forms. You could say it was not very happy. It made me sad. Other people and friends I could share with joy.

Nov 12, 2008 | by Cher was here JPA


some do, but in general I do not think most go to the extent that many Christians do for Christmas.

Hannukah is actually a phenomenal minor holiday in a religious sense.
Nov 12, 2008 | by RW



What do I get my Jewish friends for hanukkah?

Dec 17, 2008 by disneyluvr1976 | Posted in Hanukkah

We have a small office and every year i like to give christmas cards & small presents (usually some kind of candy or ornament) before christmas. I never know what to do for my 2 jewish friends that work here. Any suggestions? I don't want them to feel left out or insulted. Just that I care about them, & I know that they Hanukkah around the same time as christmas. Any suggestions?


Get them a Chanukah card (which you can find at almost every store that sells cards) and candy. This way the gift is similar to what everyone else is getting. Though pretty much any kind of candy would be fine, if you could get chocolate in the shape of a Jewish star or Menorah, they may really appreciate it.

Dec 21, 2008 | by dumbbrunnett88


Hanukkah is not known for big gifts. The gifts really depend on the age. Usually for smaller kids, small action figures are good. For a safe gift for everyone, there are chocolates called hanukkah gelt , they are chocolate dollars. They are really good for all ages and they aren't too pricey.
Dec 17, 2008 | by Gabriel O



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