The best Hanukkah activities for kids

Are you excited to celebrate Hanukkah this year and looking for ways to make it more special for the little ones in your life? Starting at nightfall on the 18th and finishing on December 25th, Hannukah is an eight-day celebration, marking the victory of the Maccabees. There are plenty of brilliant ways to celebrate Hanukkah, and in this article, we list some of the best for young minds.

Make your own menorah

The menorah is one of the most iconic symbols of Hanukkah, and as well as lighting a candle each night, why not craft your own as an activity? This is a great activity for children of all ages and can be tailored to their abilities. Pick from a range of materials, decide which colours you want and get to work. You could even gift the artwork to beloved friends or family members to mark the holiday.

Build an eight-night calendar countdown

Marking the eight days of Hanukkah is an important tradition, and to get young ones more involved, why not build your own eight-night countdown calendar? This can help them feel more engaged in the holiday and give them extra excitement each day about marking the passing of time. You could be as elaborate as you like with the build, from a simple drawing to a cardboard construction.

Create dreidel artwork

For children big and small, an excellent activity to organise is creating dreidel spin artwork. Before spinning your dreidel, lay down a piece of paper or a canvas and dip your dreidel in coloured paint. Then, let loose with the biggest spin you can muster. It’s worth using plastic or easily washable dreidels to make cleaning up easier. You could decide to take a canvas each, or why not all pick your own colour and work as a group to create some artwork to signify the holiday?

The best Hanukkah activities for kids:

• Make your own menorah

• Create an eight-night calendar countdown

• Create dreidel artwork

Hanukkah is a special time of year, and by introducing these crafts to your routine, you’ll be able to make the holiday more engaging for little ones. Whether you choose to make your own menorah or create some dreidel-spinning artwork, you’re sure to have a wonderful time.

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