Earlier, gifts were not a part of Hanukkah. The tradition only involved exchanging chocolate coins or elders giving some pocket money to kids in the family. But in recent times, parents have included the joy of sharing the festival by giving gifts. Hanukkah 2022 begins on the evening of Sunday, December 18 and goes on for eight days up to the evening of Monday, December 26. Giving gifts during Hanukkah can be an expensive affair. Here is our list of eight affordable gifts you can give your loved ones on each day of Hanukkah.
On the First Day
Keep it Traditional: Holding on to traditions and cultures is important on festive days. So, to begin with, give chocolate coins, a few shekels or a menorah to keep up with the spirit of giving gifts during Hanukkah.
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On the Second Day
Games and Puzzles: See what kind of puzzles or games your children love. Be it cartoons, artwork or anything of their choice. Sit down with them and fix the missing pieces. This will keep the kids occupied and creative. It will also give you all a meaningful gift to spend time together during Hanukkah.
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On the Third Day
Books: Not all kids love to read. Some like to color. Study your children before you get books. Know which one likes to read and what kind of book. Also, note which ones like coloring or sketching books. Reading will help your kids improve their vocabulary and keep them entertained. Local libraries sell books at affordable prices. Books are gifts that keep giving so make sure they are part of your gifting plan this Hanukkah.
On the Fourth Day
Family Gifts: Your kids must learn to share the joy of the festival with everyone. You can come up with ideas and small surprises that can be done together as a family. Dinner reservations, watching a movie together or even eating a slice of pizza. Plan it so that you and your kids can spend time together. Visit sites like Groupon and Living Social for restaurant discounts, getaway deals, offers and local volunteering opportunities. Hanukkah is a great opportunity to teach the value of giving to others.
On the Fifth Day
Pajamas and Socks: Gift new pajamas with your kids’ favorite characters on them. Also, you can add matching socks to go with it. They will love it! Look for good quality ones with reasonable pricing that have discounts at retailers.
On the Sixth Day
Giveaway: Remember charity begins at home. Help one another and teach your kids that they need to help others and commemorate one night to charity. You can donate money that you have set aside to help children and families who are in need. You can also pick up small gifts for other kids and bring happiness on this festive day.
On the Seventh Day
Preferences: Gift each of your kids a bag of things they love. Be it candies, snacks, jewelry, books, artwork, cosmetic products or anything that they like and enjoy. You can pick them up during sales when there are offers and discounts. Make it an opportunity for you to show them how well you know their choices.
On the Eight Day
Handcrafted Gift Items: Nothing quite says it like DIY. You don’t need to always buy gifts from the store. Put on your thinking caps and create something different for your kids. DIY gifts, you can take help from social platforms and work out something nice and creative. Also, teach your kids to make homemade gifts. This will be fun to do together as a group.
With these ideas, you can start shopping for gifts and surprise your little ones this Hanukkah 2022!
