The 27 best Hanukkah gift ideas for the whole family

Hanukkah 2023 is already upon us. It began early this year, December 7th, and continues through December 15th. With it comes the age-old task of getting the perfect gift for friends, co-workers, and especially everyone in the family. While lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating latkes, chocolate coins, and sufganiyot are fun Hanukkah traditions, small gifts are another key part of this Jewish holiday.

But eight nights and gifts for every person in the family? That's overwhelming for even the most impressive of Balabustas. So here is a list of some great Hanukkah gift ideas to help you impress everyone, including Bubbe, and make sure that it is a happy Hanukkah for all.

1. Latkes and Lights Candle

An additional candle to have for the Festival of Lights AND it smells like fresh latkes dipped in applesauce? The Latkes and Lights Candle from Homesick is the perfect gift for the candle-lover in your family who needs Hanukkah in their life 365 days a year. It burns for 60-80 hours, so it's no Hanukkah miracle per se, but still a wonderful addition to the cold winter nights.

2. Kofi the Hanukkah Bear Squishmallow

While it's nice to get a small gift here and there as an adult during the holidays, for kids, Hanukkah is the Super Bowl of holidays. Eight nights of gifts?! You got to be able to keep up! Kofi the Hanukkah Bear Squishmallow is a great gift for kids this season. His little kippah and menorah will have them plotzing and cuddling with him all winter long.

3. VAHDAM Hanukkah Tea Gift Set

As the winter season descends into cooler temperatures and darker days, a nice, hot cup of tea can help with those seasonal blues. Any tea lover would appreciate a tea set this Hanukkah, and this VAHDAM Hanukkah Tea Gift Set, with four delicious options, could be just what someone needs to warm up.

4. David Yurman Star of David Pendant

A nice piece of jewelry is a great way to show someone special that you care about them. The David Yurman Star of David 18k yellow gold with diamonds is a simple, elegant, modernized take on a classic Judaica staple that can be worn all year round.

5. Blue Onyx Menorah

The lighting of the menorah is one of the key elements of the traditional Hanukkah experience. There are many beautiful traditional menorahs, but this modernized Blue Onyx Menorah is a lovely way to celebrate this beloved holiday in 2023. (And its center of gravity is low enough for even the most anxious latke party hosts.)

6. Festive Gift Basket

Arguably one of the best parts of the holiday season is the flow of Harry & David gift baskets in homes and offices. These Hanukkah gift boxes always come jam-packed with the best snacks and treats. The Hanukkah-themed Festive Gift Basket is the perfect gift for any person celebrating the festival of lights this holiday season.

7. Chocolate Gold Coins

Is it actually Hanukkah if you're not struggling to peel back the gold foil on these delicious chocolate coins? Kids and adults alike love a little pouch full of chocolate gelt. These little satchels are perfect for a game of dreidel or in place of a bow on a Hanukkah present.

8. Hanukkah Themed Dog Toy

We did say we were going to give great gift ideas for every member of the family. For the dog-centric family, this Hanukkah-themed dog toy is adorable and perfect for any recent bark mitzvahs in your household.

9. Hanukkah Themed Cat Toy

Don't worry cat lovers, we have your furry friend covered too! The interchangeable teaser wand with Hanukkah plushies will keep your cat distracted from all of the other gift boxes filling your house this holiday season.

10. Wooden Hanukkah Menorah for Kids

This adorable wooden menorah is a great way to teach younger children about the traditions of Hanukkah without getting them too close to the open flames. Let them participate in a safe and fun way and give them autonomy over this fun activity!

11. 'Nice Jewish Boy' socks

Is there a nice Jewish boy in your life that you want the world to know about? These fun socks are the perfect thing for the mensch in your life who is too humble and sweet to admit that they are, in fact, an NJB. Boyfriends, brothers, friends, and cousins will appreciate your recognition.

12. Matching Hanukkah Pajama Set

Because Hanukkah takes place after sunset, there's the wintery urge to be in something cozy and comfy when lighting the menorah. And what better way to celebrate the Festival of Lights than matching menorah pajama sets for the whole family? These adorable Hanna Anderson sets will make for a cozy night in and fun family pictures in front of the candles.

13. Mod Dreidel Ornament

If you're from an interfaith home, navigating two holiday traditions can be tricky. This dreidel ornament from Jonathan Adler is a sweet and subtle way to integrate Hanukkah into Christmas and Christmas into Hanukkah. A new trinket can help celebrate new traditions and unity, and you can pass it down to future generations.

14. Dash Mini Waffle Maker

Struggling to find a good Mystery Maccabee gift for under $10? Look no further. The Dash Dreidel Mini Waffle Maker is the perfect option for a gift exchange or white elephant. Everyone will be trading to get this super cute and practical gift.

15. Jewish Magic 8 Ball

Here's a great and silly little gift that will give an indecisive friend a good chuckle and some cosmic guidance. This Jewish Wisdom Ball comes with 8 witty responses that feel like you are talking to your local Rabbi or Bubbe. Save a trip to shul and just ask the Jewish Wisdom Ball!

16. Olive & June Hanukkah calendar

This is the perfect night-one gift for the beauty lover in your life. This Olive & June Hanukkah Calendar comes with a little gift for every night of Hanukkah. Each of these little gifts leads to a great collection of nail care products to keep cuticles and nails healthy and happy well into the new year.

17. Baublebar Menorah Stud Earrings

Shine bright with these bedazzled menorah earrings that are so fun and cute. They are the perfect accessory for any and all Hanukkah and holiday parties. From holiday galas to ugly sweater parties, these earrings can dress up any outfit.

18. Jelly Donut Kit

If someone in your life is so ambitious to make their own sufganiyot, they deserve this kit to help make the process easier. Make sure that when you give this gift, you can benefit by receiving a jelly donut or two.

19. Hanukkah Cookie Cutters

Looking for a gift and a family-friendly activity? These Hanukkah cookie cutters come with 3 fun shapes that would be a blast and a half to decorate with the kinderlach in your life. This is also great for the baker in the family who loves an excuse to make some cookies.

20. I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day By Jake Cohen

Jake Cohen is the Nice Jewish Boy of the internet and his book is a great gift for any person who appreciates a fun twist on Jewish comfort food. Come for the great recipes and stay for the fun Jewish pop culture references; this book is a must for the foodie in your life.

21. Ugly Hanukkah Sweater

Every holiday season, nearly everyone receives an inevitable invitation to an ugly sweater party. Help your friend or family member out by providing them with this fun, ugly, and Jewish sweater that perfectly captures the Jewish holiday season.

22. Seinfeld LEGO Set

While Jerry and the crew are probably celebrating Festivus, you can celebrate Hanukkah with the Seinfeld lover in your life by gifting this Seinfeld Apartment Lego set, Give them an opportunity to take a break from binge-watching the series again and build this replica.

23. Miracle Dreidel Strawberry

Susan Alexandra's Judaica collection is every Millenial and Gen-Z Jewish girl's dream. This strawberry dreidel is no exception. It is a quirky and fun take on a traditional Hanukkah piece and is completely Instagram-worthy.

24. Rotary Grater

Save Bubbe an arm workout this year and get her this rotary vegetable grater for her latke making. It's safer, easier, and more convenient, which means she can increase latke production and you can reap the benefits.

25. Croc Hanukkah Jibbitz

The Croc trend seems to be going nowhere, so let's lean into it with the Hanukkah-themed Jibbitz. This small gift multipack is a perfect filler gift for one of the in-between nights or can be shared among the whole family.

26. Hanukkah Minnie Mouse Ears

This one is for the Disney World and Disneyland girlies. With winter vacation coming up, there is definitely the Disney family in your life that would love a pair (or two) of Hanukkah-themed Minnie Mouse ears for their trip to Disney. Indulge them and treat them to this set!

27. The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer

Do you have an avid reader in your life who needs a new book, like, yesterday? This romantic comedy novel by Jean Meltzer has people kvelling and raving. A perfect answer to the noticeable lack of Jewish and Hanukkah plot-centric Hallmark movies.