A big part of the fun of holidays — like Christmas — is the decorations, the spiffy seasonal accessories. GET CREATIVE! Hanukkah can come up pretty short in this regard and that’s natural since this minor Jewish holiday has nowhere near the glamour of Christmas. But there are still things you can do to decorate and accessorize your Hanukkah. Here are some things to consider for your holiday festivities.
Always check your nearest Judaica store; they carry the most extensive stock. In the San Francisco Bay Area that includes:
Afikomen in Berkeley
Dayenu Judaica in the SF Jewish Community Center in San Francisco
Alef Bet in Los Gatos
Some other festive ideas
Hanukkah Banner
Hanukkah tablecloth – you can get them at many mainstream shops
A funny Hanukkah doll, Mensch on a Bench
Do you love those gingerbread houses? The Hanukkah options are a lot of fun.
Hanukkah House from Manischewitz
Gingerbread Menorah from Sweet Thrills
Baking holiday cookies with children is fun and delicious. Get Hanukkah themed cookie cutters, at your local Judaica store or online.