Hanukkah Gift Ideas

Let’s suppose you need to buy a gift but you don’t feel like getting out of your jammies and dealing with mall traffic. And, let’s suppose that the gift you need is for Hanukkah. Hmmmm……And you want something unique……something that will stand out….something memorable. Not too tall an order. You can go to the local box shop where everything looks like everything else, or you can check out these gift ideas from some artsy folks on Etsy.

 

Hanukkah Menorah with Buttons on Flames by Again Goods  These are too cool!! What a wonderful idea for children…and best of all….no flame! There are other colors in the shop, too.

Hanukkah Bow Tie by Gustys   Is this not too adorable? Just right for the Hanukkah party at the temple.

Stained Glass Hanukkah Menorah in Turquoise by Judaicuts    I don’t know if it is the color or the thought of the glass but I love this.

Sterling Silver Filigree Dreidel Pendant by Adia Art  This is so pretty and perfect for the person who collects dreidels….or just loves silver pendants.

Hanukkah Tutu Dress by Crafty Beever Is this not cute? The little Hanukkah princess would look wonderful in this. I bet she’d twirl a bunch just to show off when she wears it.

Making Latkes Chanukkah Apron by Shem Tov Arts  I don’t know about anyone else but I need an apron to keep me from getting messy when I make latkes. Restaurant size, too.

Hanukkah Menorah Earrings by LindaB142    Cute little menorah earrings with blue beads.

Hanukkah Dreidel Cookies by Katie Duran   Not sure what to get someone? Cookies like these are always a welcome sight.

Hanukkah wine bag from Winey Old Bags A bottle of wine needs to be appropriately dressed. Hey, I know this fabric…..and Winey Old Bags did a wonderful job with it.

So, there’s a few ideas to keep you in your jammies a little longer. Don’t wait too long, though. Hanukkah is only 2 weeks away.

Peace, love, and happy stitching!

Happy Passover, Y’all

Tonight is the first night of Passover. Passover is a special holiday, a festival where we celebrate our freedom from slavery. Today’s Seder is much like the Seder I attended as a child. The prayers are the same. We still drink wine and eat matzoh. The youngest child (or at least the one who goes to Hebrew school) says the Four Questions and gets lots of praise for saying them so well. The excitement of searching for the Afikomen and wondering what the prize will be (it was a dollar when I was little and that was a treasure). Singing Dayenu at the table didn’t make sense to me then, and come to think of it, still doesn’t, but that’s OK, it’s traditional.

To my friends and family who celebrate, Chag Sameach and don’t eat too much matzoh. Have a Joyva gel for me, the chocolate covered ones, of course. Think of freedom and how, “with a strong hand and an outstretched arm” the Lord brought us forth from Egypt.

L’Chayim!