The Best and Funniest Hanukkah Gifts for Children

When I was growing up, I was always envious of my Christian friends with their Christmas trees in their living room. I tried to talk my parents into a Hanukkah bush once but, since some Jewish folks don't believe such trees exist (they do, by the way...sniff, sniff), our living room window was sorely undecorated during the Holiday season. Oh, we had canned snow (so what...) and little Jewish stars and, of course, the Menorah to commemorate the Chanukah season, but, as a kid, I just wanted to be like the rest of the kids and have pretty lights.

So, as an adult, I now have a Hanukkah bush every year and, in fact, last year, my best friends even made a Jewish star for the top!

Anyway, I've been a mensch....I've taken my precious time to put together this Squidoo article for you (no, don't worry about me - I was glad to do it...) so that you don't drive yourself meshuge looking for the best and funniest Hanukkah gifts for children this year. All you need is a pocketful of gelt (or plastic) and a bit of time to see what I've classified as the 'best.'

These gifts aren't designed to make our Jewish children fit into the Christian world - rather, these are specifically for those of the Jewish faith. It doesn't mean you Christians can't have 'em, but we'll probably have 'em first...

I'm personally a fan of a good sturdy rubber ducky any day of the week but, when I saw this rubber ducky decked out in his finest yarmulke and tallus, I was firmly in love. This Channukah rubber ducky is definitely on my holiday wish list.

I'll bet every Jewish reader who read that heading sang the song "Dreidel" to themselves - go ahead, admit it. You heard the song, didn't you. And, if you're like me, you'll hear it all day (and tomorrow) in your head...ugh.

For those of you not lucky enough to be Jewish (grin), a dreidel is a toy you spin, sort of like a top. Each side has a Hebrew letter which mean different things. Dreidel is a fun game that all of the family can enjoy, It's a perfect game to invite Bubbie and Zaidie to play.

You can click this link for more information on learning to play the Dreidel game.

I know that this is the cutest little Jewish bear I've ever seen but, then again, it's the only Jewish bear I've ever seen!

I'm going to apologize in advance here, but I just think these Jewish board games for kids are funny! I mean, really, who wouldn't want to play a rousing game of Kosherland?!

KosherlandCHECK PRICE

Torah Slides & Ladders (is that NOT funny?)CHECK PRICE

Aleph Bat Adventure board gameCHECK PRICE

Mitzvah MatchCHECK PRICE

A great way to learn about the Jewish tradition and heritage can be a fun way too. I love the idea of these educational Jewish games to increase knowledge about Judiasm. These games are suitable for teens to adults; I'll bet even Bubbies or Zaidies would love them!).

This is a perfect gift for a Bubbie or Zaidie to give to a grandchild. Teach them the Sabbath prayer: 'Baruch atah Adonai..."

Show your chutzpah now or forever hold your peace! I'd love to read any comments you have on my little article. Just let me know you wandered by.