Holidays & Occasions Hanukkah Hanukkah Gifts Big And Small For All 8 Nights So many nights of gift-giving calls for some variety. By Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein Hallie Milstein is an Editorial Fellow for Southern Living covering food and culture. She has been published in Modern Luxury magazines, Our State Magazine, and Hudson Valley Magazine. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on October 26, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Getty Images Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, takes place over the course of eight days. For many Southern Jewish families, this means eight nights of celebrating, lighting the candles, and eating yummy cultural foods like latkes and challah. It also often means eight nights of presents. This is a major bragging point for Jewish children and we take our claim to an over-a-week-long holiday very seriously; However, this also means that the heads of Jewish households are tasked with the hefty job of making each of these eight nights special. Finding ways to make those holiday presents last all eight nights can be a true art form. To make this long holiday doable, both for busy schedules and stretched wallets, many Jewish families opt for an assortment of smaller, more casual and modest gifts, perhaps with a few larger, more expensive gifts thrown in there. We've gathered our picks of delightful and festive gifts to cover each and every night of Hanukkah, starting with eight nights worth of smaller gifts under $50. Happy shopping and Chag Sameach! Pajamas Old Navy BUY IT: $29.99; oldnavy.com Anyone who thinks that holiday pajamas are reserved for Christmas festivities are sorely mistaken. This festive unisex set is cute as a button for the kids in your life, plus matching sets for Mom and Dad are picture perfect. A Jewish Cookbook Amazon BUY IT: $17.99; amazon.com For so many Jews, food is a love language. Never underestimate how much Jewish people will appreciate the gift of a home-cooked meal, especially one that's steeped with the comfort of nostalgic flavors just like our Yiddish grandmothers used to make. A Latkes and Lights Candle Homesick BUY IT: $ 38; homesick.com It's customary during the Festival of Lights to ignite candles on the menorah, but we propose adding an additional candle lighting to the holiday cue. With notes of baked apple, butter, and potato, burning this candle will bring forward memories of Hanukkah celebrations past—making it the perfect gift for those who will be spending the holiday away from their childhood homes. Hanukkah Socks Amazon BUY IT: set of 2 for $9.99; amazon.com Fun, cozy socks have always been an underrated gift, especially during colder months like December. Choose a pair with a tongue-in-cheek saying or festive color palette to suit the occasion. This gift is best given with a side of hot cocoa. An Oy Vey Mug Amazon BUY IT: 17.95; amazon.com Has there ever been a more perfect mug for Jewish mothers? Unwrapping this cheeky gift guarantees light-hearted laughs and many mornings she'll spend sipping from this adorable catchphrase coffee cup. The 100 Most Jewish Foods Puzzle Barnes & Noble BUY IT: $19.95; barnesandnoble.com This gift doubles as an activity for the whole crew. Has your family tried each of the 500-piece puzzle's featured Jewish foods? Seinfeld's Chocolate Babka Martine's Fine Bake Shoppe BUY IT: $28; martinesfinebakeshoppe.com Remember the classic episode when Jerry and Elaine went through the ordeal of purchasing this classic Jewish baked good? You can actually order the same famous babka from the very same bakery to your home. This gift is both a delicious, cultural treat and a nostalgic pop culture pleasure. A "Mensch" Boat and Tote® L.L. Bean BUY IT: $29.95–$44.95; llbean.com Get your loved one a trendy accessory while paying them a classically Jewish complement. Being a mensch means being honorable, and having the phrase embroidered on a brand new L.L. Bean bag will also make the recipient of this gift stylish to boot. A Storyworth Subscription Storyworth BUY IT: $99; storyworth.com Signing your loved one up for this email-based service guides them along the process of writing their own memoir, one short story at a time. Then, by next year, you'll be able to gift the whole family a neat hardcover collection of the stories of their life. It's the perfect gift for grandparents who love starting spiels with "when I was young..." A Star of David Necklace Kendra Scott BUY IT: $225–$250; kendrascott.com Owning one of these necklaces emblazoned with the Jewish star symbol is a rite of passage and point of pride for many Jewish adolescents. This one from Kendra Scott comes in sterling silver with blue sapphire or 18k gold vermeil with white sapphire. A Hamsa Necklace Alex And Ani BUY IT: $94; alexandani.com Like the Star of David, a Hamsa is a common symbol for Jews to adorn. This anatomically incorrect hand-shaped insignia is worn for protection by both Jewish and Muslim people. Plus, they're often embellished as pretty charms. A Set of Wine Glasses Bloomingdale's BUY IT: $160; bloomingdales.com Drinking wine (after saying the Kiddush, of course) is a common ritual during Jewish affairs. Elegant stemware like this Riedel value gift set of 12 glasses total for both red and white wine will elevate the ceremony. A Kindle Paperwhite Amazon BUY IT: $99.99; amazon.com For whatever reason, Jewish dads love to read about World War 2. An e-reader like the Kindle will make this slightly questionable hobby much more convenient and easier on the eyes thanks to adjustable text sizes and screen lighting. A Coffee Sampler Bean Box BUY IT: $78.99; beanbox.com For loved ones who can't go a day without coffee, or perhaps to accompany your "oy vey" mug, a subscription or gift from a coffee service will be highly appreciated. This way, the coffee-lover in your life can get a taste of several different blends without committing to buying just one. Bean Box's US Road Trip Coffee Tour includes 16 total bags of beans from every region in the country, including four from the South. A New Menorah Arhaus BUY IT: $199; arhaus.com Whether you're looking to replace a weathered candelabra or simply add one to your family's heirloom collection, a new menorah will always be a valued gift for Hanukkah. Choose a sentimental or beautiful one like this textured brass menorah from Arhaus to light up the holiday on display by the window. Blue and White China Amazon BUY IT: $150; amazon.com As if we ever need an excuse to get blue and white dishes, it's all the more festive during Hanukkah. This set of six Spode plates is one of our favorite blue and white patterns, but it's hard to go wrong with this classic color combination. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit