29 of the Absolute Cutest Hanukkah Gifts to Give to Teens
That jelly donut-making kit though... π
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Hanukkah will be here before you know it. You may have celebrated the holiday for your entire life, but if you're shopping for your friend who's celebrating for the first time or even throwing your first-ever Hanukkah party, here's a little primer on the 8-day festivities.
Hanukkah 2023 begins on the evening of December 7 and ends on the evening of December 15. The Jewish holiday celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, who had only one day's worth of oil left for the temple menorah, and yet the oil miraculously burned for eight full days β hence why the holiday is known as the Festival of Lights. If you're looking for Hanukkah gifts for teens like your siblings, your cousins, or even your friend who has invited you to their family celebration, we're here to help you pick out the perfect (eight) present(s).
A couple of etiquette things to keep in mind β if you're shopping for a teen who celebrates Hanukkah but you yourself typically celebrate Christmas, remember that although Christmas happens to fall during Hanukkah this year, they are not the same holiday nor do they always happen at the same time. Also, green and red tend to be Christmas-themed colors, so you'll want to look for Hanukkah-themed blue and white wrapping paper and holiday cards instead.
And when it comes to shopping, there are a couple of different categories that you can choose from for that perfect gift. You can give something that's traditional, like a cute fillable dreidel set and gelt (typically gold-covered chocolate coins) or a jelly donut-making kit. Or, you could give something cozy on one of the first nights of Hanukkah so the giftee can wear it throughout the rest of the festivities (think fuzzy socks or a soft pajama top). You might want to give a food-themed gift, like an eight-day candy calendar β just double-check that it's kosher. And of course, there are plenty of small, meaningful gifts that can be given throughout the eight days before that one big gift is unwrapped on the final night. Here are some of the best Hanukkah gifts for teens in 2023.
Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books sheβs reading on the train.
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