The eight days of Hanukkah are a celebration of family and togetherness. No matter your plans for Hanukkah, For Your Party has you covered! Read on to learn more about Hanukkah, and our Hanukkah party essentials.
Hanukkah Today
Even though, strictly speaking, Hanukkah is considered a minor holiday, it’s one of the most beloved, with elements of Hanukkah being major symbols of Jewish culture and identity. Held in the winter months, it’s a time for light, joy, family, and gifts. Over eight nights, the candles of a menorah are lit one by one, along with singing songs, playing games, and exchanging gifts. Sounds to us like a great time to throw a party!
The Essentials
When it comes to Hanukkah party essentials, there’s a few things to keep in mind. There’s no specific night of Hanukkah that’s most common for hosting parties, so there’s some flexibility on when you might have your Hanukkah party.
It’s a Hanukkah tradition to serve foods fried or baked in oil, to commemorate the miracle of a small amount of oil staying lit for eight days. Most commonly, this takes the form of latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (small round donuts).
A good place to start with for your Hanukkah party shopping is with custom napkins and cups. Given that a major part of Hanukkah is lighting candles, matches should be part of any Hanukkah repertoire, and they’re great favors for your guests, too. Good thing we’ve got extra-long candle matches!
Incorporating Classic Customs
A true Hanukkah party essential, done after lighting the menorah every night, is playing the game of the dreidel, and exchanging gelt based on your winnings or losses. Our custom cookie bags are an excellent way to store your winnings!
A major part of Hanukkah is also singing traditional Hanukkah songs. We like using our note cards for small song lyric sheets. After all, everyone can use a reminder, and it’s a nice gesture for any of your guests who didn’t grow up celebrating.
Go A Step Further
Beyond Hanukkah party essentials, there are always ways to go a step further and take your gathering up a notch. One of our favorite ways to do that is with custom invitations. Get creative in the FYP Customizer where you can upload your art or images to create something completely unique to your and your party. We’re excited to see what you come up with!
Sending your guests home with custom favors is also a surefire way to make your Hanukkah a memorable one. If you go that route, our custom bags are the perfect storage option! The important thing is that you make your celebration yours.
Find Your Balance
Throwing a Hanukkah party that resonates with everyone is all about finding your balance of traditional and contemporary touches. With a bit of planning, some personalized Hanukkah accessories, and a touch of creativity, your Hanukkah party will be an event that's both heartfelt and stylish. So light a candle, prepare your feast, and get ready to host a celebration that'll be remembered for many Hanukkahs to come!
Celebrate Year Round
Of course, a Hanukkah party isn’t the only holiday on the Jewish calendar that calls for people coming together. We’ve got coasters and party supplies for your Passover seder as well! If you’re celebrating a bar or bat mitzvah, our customizable party supplies are a great way to incorporate custom bar mitzvah art into all levels of your event. As always, all of our party supplies can be customized with your own art, so be sure to get creative!
Keep Us in the Loop!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, we can’t wait to see it. From your tablescape to your menorah to your custom matchboxes, tag us @foryourparty with your dream Hanukkah Party!
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