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Eight Gifts for Hanukkah

These unique items are sure to brighten up anyone's Festival of Lights


By Eva Lam | December 11, 2009


HAVA HAPPY HOLIDAY
The Harvey Magilla Musical Dancing Doll from New York's Levine Judaica is perfectly plush and squeezable.  But that's not all.  True to his name, the adorable lil mensch also dances and sings to the tune of "Hava Nagilah."  Sort of a Hebrew version of the dancing Santa, if you will.
US$17.96 (CAD$19.05), levinejudaica.com

LET THERE BE LIGHT
This one-of-a-kind Moose Menorah from Menorah.com is sure to be a conversation piece at your giftee's next get-together. Shaped like that gentle beast of the Great White North, it's the perfect way to display both your Jewish and Canuck roots proudly. And with its rustic metal, this cool candelabrum will give any home a charming throwback feel during the holidays and throughout the year.
US$99 (CAD$105.03), menorah.com

BOX-ING DAY
Crate&Barrel's Dreidel Box puts a festive spin on the conventional candy container. The shiny silver exterior is embossed with traditional dreidel motifs, while the black velvet interior is just waiting to be filled with chocolate gelt, small toys or other surprises.
$12.95, crateandbarrel.ca

FESTIVE FOOD
TasteBook.com allows you to tap into your inner publisher and create customized hardcover cookbooks. With the Hanukkah Traditions edition, Tastebook editors have already done most of the work for you, compiling 50 recipes from the likes of Food Network and epicurious.  Smoked Salmon Knishes, Raspberry Blintz Casserole, Mini Latkes with Salmon-Olive Relish… Our mouths are already watering.  For only a few extra dollars, you can add 50 more recipes of your choice.

US$29.95 (CAD$31.77), tastebook.com

IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE…
It’s the Super Jew T-Shirt! Yes, this nifty royal-blue pullover from Vintage Cotton was inspired by the Super Jew tee worn by Seth Rogen in the 2009 flick Funny People.  Screen-printed across the chest is the Superman symbol, with the familiar crystal shape revamped to resemble the Star of David.  The perfect gift for your funny super-friend/dad/sister/significant other.
US$18.99 (CAD$20.15), vintagecotton.com

HOLIDAYS SPIRITS
L’chaim!  What better gift for the wine enthusiast pal than Personalized Happy Hanukkah Wine Art from PersonalizationMall.com?  Aromatic, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Echo Falls Winery in California is presented in a custom keepsake bottle, each individually hand-engraved and painted.  Choose from two holiday designs (Menorah or Star of David), and add a personalized message below.
US$74.95 (CAD$79.51), personalizationmall.com
 
GAME TIME
ModernTribe’s No Limit Texas Driedel crosses the traditional dreidel game with Texas Hold ‘Em poker for a whole new kind of game. Players combine dreidel “spins” in a shaker with the goal of creating the best dreidel hand (or, bluffing their way through it).  For "chips," the game's creators recommend that players use kosher chocolate gelt coins, jelly beans or other candies. With those kinds of stakes, this party game will entertain anyone from age 9 to 99.
US$19.95 (CAD$21.16), moderntribe.com

GABBIN’ GEFILTE
The Hanukkah Gefilte Fish from Multipet will delight both pet owners and their four-legged friends.  This plush dog toy comes in holiday-befitting blue and white and “speaks” when squeezed, letting out a dismayed “Oy vey!”  Move over, tennis ball, Rover has a new best friend!
US$12.99 (CAD$13.78), multipet.com



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