Chanukah Games and Activities

Hanukkah activities are ideal for a party. Combine Jewish holiday games with a few Christmas carols and you've got the makings of an entertaining Chrismukkah get together.

You don't need to throw a lavish holiday party to have a memorable, fun-filled night. Gather friends and family around for a fun, new spin on the favorite Hanukkah game. The No Limit Texas Dreidel Game, available for $19.95 at ModernTribe.com, crosses dreidel with Texas Hold 'Em and will have everyone checking, betting, raising, folding and bluffing the whole evening. Want to extend the fun? Hold a tournament!

Perfect for younger kids who may not understand the traditional game, this activity gets them involved and teaches the importance of the dreidel. Taking a page from the favorite party game, musical chairs, kids pass around a dreidel until only one person is left.

Another classic Hanukkah game for kids of all ages is hiding chocolate gelt. Make it an activity for the first day of Hanukkah and kids can use it throughout the rest of the celebration.

You've heard of finger painting, but what about window painting?

Family Fish Bowl, a tradition begun by my grandfather,"Pop", is now a must-have for our family Hanukkah celebration. Pop saved coins of all denominations throughout the year, to build his treasure chest for his grandchildren. On the first night of Hanukkah, after we've stuffed ourselves with yummy latkes and brisket, we couldn't wait to sit in the family room and dig into the Family Fish Bowl.