Ideas for a Chanukah Gift Basket

It is almost time for the holiday season to begin; one of the most appreciated presents you can give is a Chanukah gift basket. In case you do not want to purchase a pre-made basket, you can impress your friends and family members with some creative ideas for a Chanukah gift basket.

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel

Everyone enjoys playing with dreidels; these small, colorful tops embellished with Hebrew letters that represent the great miracle of Chanukah, are an essential part of the holiday. Especially creative crafters can make these out of clay, ceramic material or even origami paper, but ready-made ones are easy to find.

The color blue

While the traditional Christmas colors are red and green, you can give your basket a Chanukah-type look with white and blue paper, tinsel and toys. Consider tying ribbons in various shades of light and dark blue around your basket.

Everyone loves a treat

Holidays are a great excuse to indulge in delicious treats; you can bake your own Chanukah-themed sugar cookies with white and blue icing, or you can purchase Chanukah candy. This special, gold-wrapped candy is known as "gelt" and is given to small children over the eight nights of Chanukah. For a more savory dish, potato pancakes known as "latkes" are a delicious treat, especially with sour cream or applesauce; you can make them from scratch or from a mix.

Candles

One especially thoughtful thing to include in a Chanukah basket is a box of small candles in case the recipient of your gift has forgotten to purchase them for use with his menorah. If not, he or she can use them next Chanukah.

With these ideas and tips, it is easy for you to make a Chanukah gift basket. The recipient of your present is sure to remember your thoughtful gift for years to come.