We found all the most thoughtful, best Hanukkah gifts for everyone on your list this year.

Hanukkah Gifts 2023

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Bedtime is about to get lit with these festive kids Hanukkah pajamas sure to keep them cozy through the season of miracles.

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Hanukkah

Learn how to play dreidel, the classic Hanukkah game, in four quick and easy steps.

How to play dreidel at Hanukkah

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What better way to celebrate Hanukkah than to read a couple of books with your kids on each night of the Festival of Lights?

33 fun Hanukkah books for kids

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Books

No matter what you celebrate, holidays mean extra strain on your bank account. This year, try one of these 11 clever ways to "sleigh" your holiday budget.

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Keep kids busy over the holidays with these cute and easy crafts that they can make themselves.

17 holiday crafts kids can make

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Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

From fun DIY menorahs to pretty dreidel paper crafts, celebrate the Festival of Lights with these kid-friendly Hanukkah projects.

Hanukkah crafts for kids

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"Every year there are school photos with Santa on a little stage—and every year, Anna wants one."

When you’re Jewish but your kid loves Santa

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Check out our holiday calendar for a list of fun family-friendly activities this December.

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Outdoor activities

Shine a light with this easy-to-make industrial-chic DIY menorah.

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One mom creates her own Hanukkah traditions for her small family of two.

Celebrating the holidays without extended family

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There may not be any Hanukkah candles (or many Jews!) in her small town, but Karen Green is still determined to pass her Jewish culture on to her daughters.

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Parenting styles

Susan Goldberg is relieved that she never had to pretend that Santa was real.

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Susan Goldberg considers giving in to her partner’s desire for a Christmas tree — and wonders how it'll impact her interfaith family.

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