10 Creative Ideas for Hanukkah Decorations

Paper Dreidels

Dreidels are, without a doubt, the staple toy of Hanukkah. Playing with them is a specific, traditional game-- but the dreidel itself does not have to be quite so traditional. This Hanukkah, make your own cute and festive four-sided spinning tops like they did over at Matzo Ball Soup!

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Star of David Mobile

The Star of David is the universal symbol for Judaism, and therefore for Hanukkah as well. Dress up your windows and doorways during the holiday season with super cute, easy-to-make Star of David mobiles, like the one pictured here!

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Hanukkah Stained Glass Windows

While real stained glass windows are usually associated with places of worship, and certainly not a viable DIY project, these adorable faux stained glass windows are the perfect decoration for your home during the eight nights of Hanukkah! Follow these directions from Matzo Ball Soup for this beautiful craft that is especially fun for children.

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Cookie Menorah

Traditionally, with each night of Hanukkah, a new candle is lit on the menorah. However, if you'd like to keep your candles on display throughout the day, try out this delicious and safety-guaranteed take on the menorah!

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Dreidel Place Card

Give each of your Hanukkah guests a cute little party favor with dreidel place cards! For an added bonus, take the advice of HGTV and put a number on the back of each place card, with that number corresponding with a small gift!

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Blue and White Tissue Centerpieces

These adorable Festival of Lights-themed tissue paper centerpieces found on Repeat Crafter Me are sure to add a special touch to your Hanukkah celebrations!

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Hanukkah Gelt Memory Game

Hanukkah gelt, those famous chocolate gold coins, are the yummy treat associated with playing dreidel. Make a new game out of your gelt by decorating one side of them with festive prints, like the ones pictured here, and then starting a game of memory!

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Edible Dreidels

Why let the Hanukkah gelt get all the deliciousness? Turn your actual dreidels into a fun treat with these edible dreidels we put together!

Glass Bottle Menorah

 This Hanukkah, spice things up by making your own menorah! We love this one in particular, from ReadyMade, made of white glass bottles.

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Hanukkah Wreath

 While wreaths are typically more of a Christmas than a Hanukkah tradition, that certainly doesn't mean you can't have a Hanukkah wreath! Simply utilize colors and symbols associated with the Jewish holiday to welcomingly and uniquely adorn your door this year.

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