Reading Hanukkah Books

Enjoy stories about the holiday with family or friends.

Chocolate Gelt Galore

Enjoy shiny, foil-wrapped chocolate coins as part of the festivities.

Homemade Gelt or Doughnuts

Try your hand at making gelt or sufganiyot from scratch.

Lighting an Outdoor Menorah

Participate in a public menorah lighting in your community.

Playing Hanukkah Music

Listen to or sing along with songs like “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah.”

Eating Brisket

Feast on tender, flavorful brisket as part of a traditional Hanukkah meal.

Attending a Hanukkah Event

Join a concert, community gathering, or candle-lighting ceremony.

Setting the Table for Hanukkah

Decorate the table with festive dishes, candles, and gelt.

Eating Latkes

Enjoy crispy, golden potato latkes with applesauce, sour cream, or both!

Gifting and Receiving Presents

Exchange small, thoughtful gifts each night.

Singing “Maoz Tzur”

Sing the traditional hymn after lighting the candles.

Trying New Latke Recipes

Experiment with variations like sweet potato, zucchini, or cheese latkes.

Free Square

Decorating for Hanukkah

Set up festive blue, white, and silver decorations around the home.

Sufganiyot Feast

Indulge in sweet jelly-filled donuts, a Hanukkah favorite.

Family Blessings

Share meaningful blessings and gratitude before lighting the menorah.

Lighting the Menorah

Gather around to light the candles and say the blessings each night.

Making Hanukkah Crafts

Create paper menorahs, dreidels, or Star of David decorations.

Competing in Dreidel Championships

Go all out with spirited dreidel spinning competitions.

Sharing Hanukkah Traditions

Teach or learn about customs from different families or communities.

Gifting Hanukkah Socks

Unwrap a cozy and festive pair of Hanukkah-themed socks.

Hosting a Hanukkah Party

Gather friends and family for food, games, and fun.

Telling the Hanukkah Story

Reflect on the miracle of the oil and the Maccabees’ triumph.

Spinning the Dreidel

Play the classic dreidel game and hope to win big with a Gimmel spin.

Eight Nights of Gratitude

Share something you’re grateful for each night during the holiday.