Shopping: Hanukkah Treats

The celebration of Hanukkah (starting this year on December 16) is an honored tradition by Jewish people all over the world. For eight nights in the Jewish month of Kislev candles are lit, dreidels are spun, and latkes are eaten. All of this is in effort to remember the Hanukkah story and to try and bring a little more light into the world! Check out our Hanukkah gift guide below of eight wonderful gifts – one for each night!

Whale Menorah
This adorable whale menorah from Land of Nod, makes for the perfect gift for kids of all ages. The quirky design and fun color make this a wonderful addition to a menorah collection and a fun display piece year round. $24.95, landofnod.com
Acrylic and Wood Dreidel
Give this classic a funky spin, and gift a friend or family member with this acrylic and wood dreidel by Jonathan Adler, available locally from the Jewish Museum. The fun design and bold color choices are a fun way to brighten up the night! $28, shop.thejewishmuseum.org
“Hanukkah” Lasered Calligraphy Card Set
Add a little bit of flair to your Hanukkah notes this season, with Soolips’ Wanda Wen’s lasered calligraphy card set from Mark & Graham. These silver shimmer cards are a sure way to honor such important holiday traditions. $19.99, markandgraham.com
Hanukkah Countdown Blocks
Get the celebrations started early with these hand-painted Hanukkah countdown blocks, available on Etsy from Daisy Blossom Creation! Who said the holiday has to last only three days? $15.99, etsy.com
Silver Hanukkah Candles
Channel your inner Pinterest DIYer with these silver Hanukkah candles, available locally at the Jewish Museum. The perfect contrast to a gold menorah or a beautiful match for a glass one. This is a guaranteed way to beautify this tradition. $48, shop.thejewishmuseum.org
Dreidel Platter With Dip Bow
Keep in classy and bring your host this beautifully designed dreidel platter with matching dip bowl from Crate & Barrell. Did someone say latkes and applesauce? Yum! $24.95, crateandbarrel.com
8 Crazy Nights Hanukkah Shirt
A festive fashion statement like this “8 Crazy Nights” shirt, available on Etsy from Little Mac Boutique, is sure to bring a smile to the receivers face--plus, it's a great way to get the youngest members of the fam involved in the celebration. $11.99, etsy.com
DVD Shalom Sesame
Take a walk down memory lane and watch Sesame Street take a turn for the Jewish. Learn about Israel, the Hebrew alphabet, and all about the Hanukkah story in this kid-friendly DVD available locally from the Jewish Museum! $59.95, shop.thejewishmuseum.org

Monster Mini Golf

Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique &ldquo;WEIRD Radio&rdquo; station&rdquo; and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

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