A Tisket A Tasket, Give A Hanukkah Basket!Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member who is Jewish and you are always wondering what to get them to celebrate Hanukkah, but you have no idea what to give because you do not practice the Jewish faith? Well, worry no more because there are so many wonderful ideas that you can give to the wonderful Jewish people in your life to celebrate Hanukkah. Giving symbolic gifts is a wonderful way to commemorate the season of Hanukkah that will let your gift recipient know that you have done your research on the appropriate type of gift to give. Religious symbols such as a new sterling silver menorah or a Jewish prayer book is both a meaningful gift and a resourceful one, as your recipient will be able to use these over and over again for many years to come. If you are looking for a way to give an original gift that supports a worthwhile cause, give a donation in the recipients name to the Jewish National Fund. It is a deeply meaningful donation that will give you the satisfaction that you are giving to a worthwhile charity and that you are both playing a part in the development of land in Israel. If you are looking for a gift that you can bring to a Hanukkah party, or if you have drawn a name out of the “holiday hat” at work and your person is Jewish, a Hanukkah Basket gift is a wonderful way to show someone you care around the Jewish holiday. You can purchase a Hanukkah basket gift at many local Jewish stores. Often times, your local florist will also offer Hanukkah baskets around the Jewish holiday. If you would like to give a basket that has a more personal touch, you can easily make a gift basket yourself. Your basket can be in as large or as small of a scale as you prefer. Begin with shopping at your local Jewish store for gifts that can easily be filled inside a basket. Gifts on a smaller scale could include a Jewish music CD with Hanukkah songs on it, new candles for a menorah or a bottle of pure olive oil for the menorah. If you are feeling creative, and time allows, you can make some delicious homemade sugar cookies. When your cookies have cooled, frost them with white icing and pipe a blue Star of David on the top. Put these delicious cookies in a clear cellophane bag and tie them with a pretty blue ribbon for a tasty addition to your Hanukkah basket. If your basket has room, add a menorah or some beautiful table linens embroidered with Jewish symbols. Your friend or family member will really appreciate all of the effort you put in to make this special and meaningful gift basket for Hanukkah.
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