which of the 8 days do I give the gift?
2007-11-24 10:39:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Hanukkah
Only give a gift if you want to. One gift is appropriate (no need to give more). And the first night of Chanukah is Dec 4th this year (it's a Tuesday).
So if you can, give them a Chanukah card and their gift on Tuesday (Dec 4th....the first night) or Wednesday (Dec 5th...the first day). That will be very thoughtful!
2007-11-24 16:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter, there aren't any set traditions with this. Just one gift, any time during the 8 days is fine.
Gift-giving isn't really a part of Hanukkah. It's been added in because of all the gift-giving that every one else is doing. And it's fun to give someone a present.
2007-11-24 18:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok 1- u do not have to give 8 things it isnt the law to give 8!! just b/c the miracle lasted 8 days so we celebrate for 8 however not that each night a gift !2- u can give it on the first bigh that is nice and the 5th or 8th is nice those days are good! ummmmmmm u can give depending on the budget a nice arrangmnet of like doughnuts dreidels chocolate and the jewish foods! and a expensive gift is from a judaica store fing a hanukah specificated gift!
happy holidays!!!
2007-11-24 18:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by fizzammm! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You only need to give them one gift. You can give them the same sort of things you would give a neighbor for Christmas, but make sure to wrap it as a Hanukkah gift...blue and silver wrapping. You can give it to them any evening during Hanukkah.
2007-11-25 02:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI, I would say just one gift. You don't have to hand it to them and say "Happy 1/8th Hanukkah", you don't have to specify a holiday at all. You could just hand them a prezzie and say "Happy Holidays!"
It would most likely be the first day of Hanukkah that you'd want to give your gift.
Happy Holidays!!
2007-11-24 18:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by sparky79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very appreciating idea. Take some gifts for them befitting the occasion, they will become happy to receive them from a christian neighbor.
2007-11-25 08:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by nazbak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a wonderful thought to give a gift. You can ask to give to a charity they choose, or offer to plant a tree in Israel in their Family name, or just Make something you are talented at, one gift is just fine. You may also bring a small bag of gold potatoes and ask them to make Latkes,(special potatoe pancakes), or Jelly Donuts from an Israeli store or bakery- traditional in Israel- called Soofganiot,(spelling hard in english).Or a Gift Card to have them pick their own gift. Just have fun, its a wonderful for them to have such a thoughtful friend.
2007-11-24 23:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by Greenmon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nawww! They would completely understand that if you're Christians that one gift is enough. The thought is always nice for them to be thankful.
Have a great Christmas!
2007-11-24 20:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cassandra S. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only one present would be okay,as long as you give it the first night you are fine...
Happy Hanukkah... : )
2007-11-24 18:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by Austin B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nahh, they wouldn't expect you to. Especially if you're not very close family (I don't think even close family give presents every night-5 or 6 sounds good).
2007-11-24 18:46:50 · answer #10 · answered by David K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋