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Our Favorite Hanukkah Decorations for Festive Family Celebrations

written by KATHERINE BALLESTA-ROSEN

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Source: Pottery Barn
Source: Pottery Barn

Growing up in a household with Jewish father and a Catholic mother, we were one of the families featuring a Christmas tree and a menorah each time the holiday season rolled around. In my youngest years, while the prospect of two different occasions for gifts thrilled me, what got me at least as buoyant were all the cheerful decorations. Except there was one caveat: we were never allowed to put up Christmas lights on the front of our house, lest we give off the impression that we weren’t also Jewish. If I had the decorative know-how I possess now, I would have appealed to my parents to get Hanukkah decorations splayed across our home—inside and out!

As the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is certainly worthy of decorative kudos. No matter how accustomed we are to seeing a deluge of Christmas lights, ornaments, or figurines of Santa and his coterie of elves and reindeer, let’s not forget that the Jewish counterpart of Hanukkah decorations carries its own charm. So start picturing menorah candles burning bright, chocolate gelt wrapped in gold foil sprinkled everywhere, and colorful dreidels spinning across the table, because that’s when you start getting into the spirit of this eight-night-long festivity.

Discovering the best Hanukkah decorations isn’t usually as ubiquitous or straightforward as it is for Christmas, but hey, who ever said it was a competition? Besides, what they don’t have in mass availability they definitely make up for in quality and delight. And luckily, you don’t have to look further for the best Hanukkah decorations to buy now!

The Best Hanukkah Decorations

Hanukkah Home Decor

From glowing lights to festive mantelpieces, there are plenty of decorative possibilities for a Hanukkah feel in your favorite living spaces. If you want to involve any little ones in the set-up process, surely they’ll love having the honor of choosing where to place the Hanukkah decorations.

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Amazon | FUNPENY
300 LED Hanukkah Lights 100-Feet

A generous amount of classic outdoor lights to make your house shine bright!

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Etsy | KMA Designs
Happy Hanukkah Door Hanger

An attractive handmade wooden sign to decorate your front door or hang inside.

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Etsy | Wood by Stu
Happy Challah Days Doormat

It doesn’t get much punnier than a jolly holiday doormat like this one.

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Amazon | Racinha
Hanukkah Decorations Star of David Lights

Happy little Stars of David add a nice contrast to traditional string lights.

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Target | Spritz
Tabletop ‘Happy Hanukkah’ Metal Word Sign

A quaint piece of decor with a neutral color palette that presents plenty of placement possibilities.

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Target | Threshold
Gold Tree of Life Menorah

Earthy meets posh in this elegant golden menorah that’s sure to draw attention, especially as it fills with glowing candles.

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Target | Threshold
Happy Hanukkah Mantel Decor

A glittering sign spelling out the happiness of this eight-night occasion!

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Etsy | AZJ Marking Inc
Shalom Sign

A lovely wooden sign that can denote peace and greetings to Hanukkah but can remain as tasteful decor all year, too.

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Wayfair | The Holiday Aisle
72-Inch Faux Pine Garland

A radiant garland flowing with Hanukkah’s blue hues to spruce up your mantel, tablescape, and more.

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Target | Threshold
Dreidel and Pom Pom Hanukkah Garland

Strung with little pom poms and studded with wooden dreidels, this garland’s chic yet playful feel is great for a mantel or central space.

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Target | Threshold
Classic Cast Aluminum Menorah Antique Silver

A menorah with a clean and minimalist feel that will look sharp on just about any table or mantel.

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Target | Threshold
Happy Hanukkah Embroidered Square Throw Pillow

As you’re cozying up to watch your favorite holiday movies, this soft decorative pillow is an excellent companion.

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Target | Spritz
Tabletop ‘Love & Light’ Wooden Hanukkah Sign

An eye-catching sign that presents the message of Hanukkah in a stylish way.

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Etsy | Flora Fountain
Cobalt Blue Button Flowers

These dried flowers can add a refreshing splash of natural blue to complement the rest of your Hanukkah decor.

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Amazon | Boao
Colorful Wool Felt Ball Garland – Two Pieces

This vibrant garland is the definition of festive! Plus, the color scheme is nicely on-point for Hanukkah.

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Target | Spritz
Tassel Garland Blue/Silver

The Hanukkah colors of these shiny tassels can make them a wonderful addition to your decor arrangement.

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Amazon | We Moment
Candle Holder for Hanukkah

We love this modern and classy menorah, perfect for housing the lighting of Hanukkah candles each night.

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Target | Spritz
Paraffin Wax Unscented Hanukkah Taper Candles

Since every menorah needs a reliable set of candles, these will do just the trick.

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Hanukkah Tablescapes

Whether you are having any formal gatherings for Hanukkah this year or not, chances are you’re going to want to commemorate the occasion with some special table favors at the very least! Besides including some of our favorite dishware and linen options, there are other items for adding nice touches to your table that can make even your regular family meals feel just a bit more in the Hanukkah spirit.

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Amazon | Oatnauxil
Metal Gold Taper Candle Holders – Set of Six

Candle holders like these make any tabletop instantly en vogue, and can serve as elegant decor for Hanukkah and year-round.

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Amazon | XINAOBAOLUO
Handmade Spiral Taper Candles Gradient Blue

A fun set of candles that definitely swirls up the convention of regular candlesticks.

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West Elm
Happy Hanukkah Felt Garland

Every home celebrating Hanukkah could use a tasteful statement piece honoring the occasion!

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Pottery Barn
Hanukkah Medallion Napkins

If you’re having a dedicated Hanukkah meal or two, then these cotton and linen napkins will enhance any gathering.

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Pottery Barn
Hanukkah Latke Stoneware Appetizer Plates – Set of Eight

Gorgeously patterned plates that make for special Hanukkah meals to be remembered.

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Wayfair | Ophelia & Co.
Daphne Acrylic Goblet Glassware Set

These enchanting goblets will elevate the glamour of your Hanukkah dining experiences and beyond. 

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Target | Threshold
Cotton Easy Care Napkins – Four Pack

An easy upgrade to elegance comes in the form of these soft and absorbent 100 percent cotton napkins.

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Amazon | DOLOPL
Dusty Blue Cheesecloth Table Runner

To create a pleasant aura at your dining table, use a soothing blue table runner made of a lightweight material–like this one.

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Kid-Friendly Hanukkah Decor

To get your kiddos animated about eight nights and more of Hanukkah’s celebration, games of dreidel and handfuls of chocolate gelt are a must. That being said, there are other unique ways to spread the holiday’s vibes–like painting dreidels and menorahs or fashioning a DIY gelt gumball machine.

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Amazon | Godinger
Refillable Globe Gumball Machine

Kids will love lending a helping hand if you decide to get creative and set up a gelt machine this Hanukkah season!

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Amazon | The Dreidel Company
Hanukkah Belgian Chocolate Gelt – One-Pound

The shiny gold foil on chocolate gelt is perfect for setting out in displays. Just don’t be surprised when your displays begin to dwindle!

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Pottery Barn Kids
Wooden Toy Menorah

An adorable wooden menorah with Montessori vibes that will allow your little one to participate in your nightly candle lighting, too.

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Pottery Barn Kids
Hanukkah Wooden Block Set

An engaging set of blocks decorated with Hanukkah icons ideal for display and play.

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Etsy | Pockets of Learning
Personalized Happy Hanukkah Menorah Wall Hanging

A clever wall hanging that can be customized with your child’s name. Each night, they can have the honor of adding a new candle!

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Target | Spritz
Hanukkah Dreidel Shaped Decorative Pillow

Liven up the couch, a vacant seat, or a little one’s bed with this adorable squishy dreidel pillow.

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Target | Mondo Llama
Paint-Your-Own Hanukkah Wood Menorah

Got a kiddo or two who would love to channel their creativity into this year’s menorah? Look no further!

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Target | Mondo Llama
Hanukkah Make-Your-Own Dreidel Game

Have your child be the designer of their own dreidel (and gelt!) with this crafty DIY kit. Decor they can be proud of, when not in use!

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Pottery Barn Kids | Rifle Table Co.
Hanukkah Tabletop Gift Set

A plate, bowl, and tumbler with hand-painted artwork for any little ones at the Hanukkah table to call their own.

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Target | Threshold
Eight Days of Hanukkah Garland

Hanukkah may not have stockings, but consider this garland a chance to infuse a bit of surprise and cute gift-giving into the holiday!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katherine Ballesta-Rosen, Editorial Intern

Besides being an avid reader and writer since girlhood, Katherine decided to kick her literacy-laden background up a notch by receiving her Master’s in teaching, and went on to teach English Language Arts to high schoolers for several years. As an intern at The Everymom, Katherine writes about topics such as maternal wellness, sex and relationships, and more.