There are multiple reasons to get excited for the end of November this year. The 28th of the month is not only the first day of Hanukkah, it’s also Thanksgiving! This is the first time this festive overlap has occurred since 1893. Enthusiasts have dubbed the dual-holiday “Thanksgivukkah, and cities across the country are planning celebrations–including New York, where a giant Dreidel will make an appearance in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Plan your celebration for the festival of the lights with our treats picks for celebrating Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and any combination thereof!
The Menurkey: Upon learning that Thanksgiving and Hanukkah fall on the same day this year, a creative 9-year-old named Asher invented the concept of a Menurkey: an innovative menorah which holds its candles inside of splayed turkey feathers. The young New Yorker began by raising money on Kickstarter until he could make his design is available online. The Menurkey is also customizable–so break out your acyclic paints and make it a craft night for the family! $50, moderntribe.com
Plush Dreidel: Take this stuffed toy for a spin! The Land of Nod is getting ready for the holiday season with its collection of plush goods–including this adorable blue dreidel. $18, landofnod.com
Baby Bib: Celebrate the miracle of light, and of life, while protecting your little one from jelly doughnut messiness. This Hanukkah-ready baby bib features a brightly colored dreidl and the Hebrew phrase “New Gadol” or “Big Miracle.” $12, barbarashawgifts.com
Boy’s Tie: Get your little one all dressed up for Hanukkah dinners in this 100 percent silk tie from Nordstrom—complete with a festive Menorah pattern! $29.50, nordstrom.com
Thanksgivukkah Recipes: The great thing about “Thanksgivukkah” is the opportunities to combine the delicious food traditions of both holidays. Tasty recipes like this one for Potato Latkes Topped with Turkey and Cranberry Chutney, mix some of our favorite seasonal flavors. Check out other ideas we’ve cooked up for the super-holiday here.
