{"id":188887,"date":"2025-11-24T20:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=188887"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T20:41:26","slug":"hanukkah-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/hanukkah-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"13 kid-friendly Hanukkah crafts that give meaning to the Festival of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous eight-day celebration that brings Jewish families together to light the <em>hanukkiyah<\/em> (or special menorah), play dreidel and pass down Jewish traditions from generation to generation.<\/p><p>The familiar symbols of the holiday lend themselves to family-friendly activities that help keep these stories and customs &mdash; and, thus, Jewish culture itself &mdash; alive for our children. From adorable felt dreidels and DIY menorahs to beaded bracelets that remind us and others to embrace the love and light of the candles, here are 13 fun and meaningful Hanukkah crafts (meant to be done with children) that will make the holiday&nbsp;last well beyond its eight nights.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-custom-dynamic-list key-takeaways-block\"><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><div class=\"key-takeaways-container\"><ul><li>Hanukkah begins on December 14 in 2025. The holiday commemorates the story of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after it was desecrated by King Antiochus&rsquo; powerful armies.<\/li><li>Hanukkah commemorates Jewish themes of courage and survival, resilience and perseverance in the face of antisemitism. Hanukkah crafts can help bring light to the season and help children learn Jewish customs, stories and traditions.<\/li><li>For fun crafts, you can make a paper menorah, string a paint chip dreidel garland, make Star of David snowflakes, learn how to craft origami dreidels and more. See more ideas and instructions below!<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-hanukkah\">What is Hanukkah?<\/h2><p>Hanukkah, which <strong>begins on December 14 in 2025<\/strong>, commemorates the story of the rededication of the <a href=\"https:\/\/reformjudaism.org\/jewish-holidays\/hanukkah\/history-hanukkah-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holy Temple in Jerusalem<\/a> after it was desecrated by King Antiochus&rsquo; powerful armies and later restored by the Jewish Maccabees, as well as the subsequent miracle of light that kept the temple aglow for eight days.<\/p><p>With gelt and gifts and yummy potato latkes, it is certainly a kid-friendly festival. But it is also one that commemorates Jewish themes of courage and survival, resilience and perseverance in the face of antisemitism. Moreover, Hanukkah crafts can help bring light to the season and spread hope in a world that certainly needs more miracles.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hanukkah-crafts-for-kids-and-families\">Hanukkah crafts for kids and families<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-paint-and-light-a-paper-tube-menorah\">1. Paint and &ldquo;light&rdquo; a paper tube menorah<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paper-Tube-Menorah.jpg\" alt=\"paper tube menorah\" class=\"wp-image-188889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paper-Tube-Menorah.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paper-Tube-Menorah-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paper-Tube-Menorah-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paper-Tube-Menorah-1620x1080.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Make It Jewish<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This simple but stunning &ldquo;eco-friendly&rdquo; menorah Hanukkah craft from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeitjewish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make It Jewish<\/a> encourages families to recycle their paper tubes and turn them into candles that can be &ldquo;lit&rdquo; each night with tissue paper. Gather eight toilet paper rolls (for the candles), one paper towel roll to be the tall<em> shamash <\/em>candle, some paint, a cardboard base and tissue paper &mdash; and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeitjewish.com\/blog\/paper-tube-menorah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these step-by-step instructions<\/a>. (In the <a href=\"https:\/\/reformjudaism.org\/learning\/answers-jewish-questions\/what-menorah-or-hanukkiyah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nine-branched <em>hanukkiyah<\/em><\/a>, the <em>shamash<\/em> is the &ldquo;helper candle,&rdquo; one that stands taller, lights the others and often serves as an inspirational message for children.)<\/p><p>The end product allows little kids to safely <a href=\"https:\/\/pjlibrary.org\/beyond-books\/pjblog\/november-2020\/how-to-light-the-hanukkah-candles\">light their own Hanukkah menorah<\/a>, making it one of the most perfect Hanukkah preschool crafts. Plus, I&rsquo;d like to think that the enduring nature of the repurposed materials can be likened to <a href=\"https:\/\/pjlibrary.org\/beyond-books\/pjblog\/november-2016\/the-hanukkah-story-ages-3-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the oil the Maccabees are said to have found<\/a> after saving and restoring their desecrated temple &mdash; oil that was only supposed to last only one night but miraculously lit the temple for eight.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-follow-a-recipe-for-puffy-paint-donuts\">2. Follow a recipe for puffy paint donuts<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Puffy-Paint-Donuts10.webp\" alt=\"puffy paint donuts\" class=\"wp-image-188896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Puffy-Paint-Donuts10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Puffy-Paint-Donuts10-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via With Love, Ima<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>You don&rsquo;t have to be a professional pastry chef to whip up the <a href=\"https:\/\/withloveima.com\/diy-puffy-paint-donuts-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">puffy paint frosting for these DIY donuts<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/withloveima.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">With Love, Ima<\/a>. Simply mix equal parts glue and shaving cream, add food coloring and then have children use popsicle sticks to frost their cardstock donut cutouts. Add sprinkles, and &mdash;&nbsp;voila! &mdash;&nbsp;it&rsquo;s a delightfully delectable hands-on messy Hanukkah craft for preschoolers and kids of all ages. <\/p><p>And it&rsquo;s presumably much less messy than frying traditional sufganiyot, or jelly donuts, in oil. (The miracle of oil is thread throughout the holiday, symbolized by lighting the Hanukkah candles and eating fried foods, like donuts and potato latkes.)<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-string-together-a-paint-chip-dreidel-garland\">3. String together a paint chip dreidel garland<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paint-Chip-Dreidel-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"paint chip dreidel garland \" class=\"wp-image-188902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paint-Chip-Dreidel-Banner.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paint-Chip-Dreidel-Banner-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paint-Chip-Dreidel-Banner-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Paint-Chip-Dreidel-Banner-1631x1080.jpg 1631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Our Happy Tribe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Turn the dreidel (which means &ldquo;spinning top&rdquo; in Yiddish or German) into colorful Hanukkah decor. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourhappytribe.net\/home\/diy-paint-chip-dreidel-banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheerful Hanukkah craft<\/a> is a paint chip garland from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourhappytribe.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our Happy Tribe<\/a> can be made by stringing together paint chips cut into the familiar dreidel shape along with pompoms and beads. (While the craft encourages the practice of fine motor skills, make sure to watch little ones closely while handling tiny objects, like beads, and any sewing needles &mdash;&nbsp;even plastic ones &mdash;&nbsp;that are used to string the pompoms.)&nbsp;<\/p><p>Like many traditions, the origin of <a href=\"https:\/\/pjlibrary.org\/PJLibrary\/media\/PJ-Library\/blog\/2020\/How-to-Play-Dreidel-printable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the dreidel game<\/a> has several explanations &mdash;&nbsp;one that it was adapted from an old German gambling game and another that it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjewishlearning.com\/article\/why-do-jews-play-dreidel-on-hanukkah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">represents the spinning tops<\/a> Jewish children took out to play during the time of the Maccabees if they were caught studying Torah, which was forbidden. Either way, the letters on each side represent the saying &ldquo;a great miracle happened there&rdquo; or, in Israel, &ldquo;a great miracle happened here.&rdquo;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-spread-cheer-with-a-3d-menorah-card\">4. Spread cheer with a 3D menorah card<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Menorah-Card2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY menorah card\" class=\"wp-image-188908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Menorah-Card2.jpg 976w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Menorah-Card2-768x712.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via The Best Ideas for Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Help children send happy Hanukkah greetings to friends and family (and those, like the elderly or sick, who might need extra cheer) with this DIY menorah card from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Ideas For Kids<\/a>. Simply gather some colored cardstock (think: dark blue, light blue, orange and yellow) and some basic art supplies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/menorah-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow these crafting directions<\/a> (free menorah and pop-up card template included!). The project can also become interactive, with children or card recipients adding a flame each night to symbolize each newly lit candle.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-fashion-a-dreidel-out-of-felt\">5. Fashion a dreidel out of felt<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Felt-Dreidel.jpg\" alt=\"felt dreidel craft \" class=\"wp-image-188914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Felt-Dreidel.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Felt-Dreidel-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Felt-Dreidel-1095x1080.jpg 1095w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via RachelsArtClub\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>It may not be made out of clay (as the traditional dreidel song goes), but this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CI6FYAAsQ0p\/?igshid=YjVjNjZkNmFjNg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adorable dreidel craft<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rachelsartclub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RachelsArtClub<\/a> is certainly one that kids can cuddle. Rachel explains that all it takes is some felt (to cut into two dreidel shapes, as well as hands and feet and facial features), some acrylic pillow filling, a needle and thread to sew the stuffed dreidel together and glue for the eyes and mouth. While children might need help putting it all together, this &ldquo;softie&rdquo; project is one that can help teach new crafting skills and will festively adorn shelves for years to come.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-create-an-under-the-sea-hanukkah-adventure\">6. Create an under-the-sea Hanukkah adventure<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Hanukkah-Habitat-Sticker-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"under the sea hanukkah stickers\" class=\"wp-image-188921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Hanukkah-Habitat-Sticker-Sheet.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Hanukkah-Habitat-Sticker-Sheet-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Hanukkah-Habitat-Sticker-Sheet-1531x1536.jpg 1531w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Hanukkah-Habitat-Sticker-Sheet-1077x1080.jpg 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Traditions Jewish Gifts<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/traditionsjewishgifts.com\/hanukkah-habitat-under-the-sea-story-board\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_KV_QvU4X0CqFq4zYDjprD7IIkGUy_ffpwGqiBcp57xN7XGMH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under the Sea Hanukkah Habitat<\/a> reusable stickers are sure to spark tons of Hanukkah creativity. Using the double-sided storyboard, children can invent underwater scenes with fun Hanukkah connections that make for a decorative display &mdash; one that can be changed each night! With a trident <em>hanukkiyah<\/em>, jelly (donut) fish, dreidel bubbles and more,<em> &ldquo;Little Mermaid&rdquo;<\/em> fans especially will look at this stuff &hellip; and think, &ldquo;isn&rsquo;t it neat!&rdquo;<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/traditionsjewishgifts.com\/hanukkah-habitat-under-the-sea-story-board\/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_KV_QvU4X0CqFq4zYDjprD7IIkGUy_ffpwGqiBcp57xN7XGMH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Under the Sea Hanukkah Habitat stickers<\/a> ($16, Traditions Jewish Gifts)<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-use-clothespins-as-flameless-candles\">7. Use clothespins as flameless candles<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Clothespin-Menorah.jpg\" alt=\"DIY menorah craft with clothespins\" class=\"wp-image-188933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Clothespin-Menorah.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Clothespin-Menorah-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Clothespin-Menorah-720x1080.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Creative Jewish Mom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Both decorative and practical, this <a href=\"https:\/\/creativejewishmom.com\/2017\/12\/clothespin-hanukkah-menorah-craft-perfect-for-last-minute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY menorah craft<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/creativejewishmom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Jewish Mom<\/a> requires cardstock or cardboard, either washi or fabric tape, and &mdash; of course &mdash; small clothespins to replicate the nine candles. The menorah base can be designed as ornately or simply as families choose. What&rsquo;s most important is that the cardstock or cardboard serves as a sturdy base to hold the decorated clothespins so children can open the correct number each night and insert the paper flames.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-decorate-plain-wooden-dreidels\">8. Decorate plain wooden dreidels<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1413\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Wooden-Dreidels.jpg\" alt=\"wooden dreidels\" class=\"wp-image-188939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Wooden-Dreidels.jpg 1413w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Wooden-Dreidels-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Wooden-Dreidels-1017x1080.jpg 1017w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1413px) 100vw, 1413px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>For an easy craft that children can both make and use, try painting wooden dreidels (there are a number of brands and sizes to choose from). Children can decorate dreidels to keep or gift and choose any kind of paint. Even watercolors work for the preschool set, as my son still loves the one he made to celebrate the holiday in his pre-K class! For an extra touch, families can also add the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lee-Laa-Lou-Stickers-Alphabet\/dp\/B0968YHGMN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrew letter stickers<\/a> to each side (or use as stencils) so that the dreidels can be used in an actual game.<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08N3N51Z8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3&rdquo; Unfinished Natural Wood Dreidels, 4-Pack<\/a> ($7, Amazon)<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-make-star-of-david-snowflakes-nbsp\">9. Make Star of David snowflakes&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1464\" height=\"1464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Snowflake.png\" alt=\"star of david snowflake \" class=\"wp-image-188945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Snowflake.png 1464w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Snowflake-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Snowflake-1080x1080.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1464px) 100vw, 1464px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via JewishTogether\/Etsy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Turn your ordinary snowflake craft into one that reflects the winter Jewish holiday with this Star of David snowflake page from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jewishtogether\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marni<\/a>, the surface pattern designer behind Jewish Together. This set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1090645029\/hanukkah-printable-coloring-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanukkah Printable Coloring Pages<\/a> includes a snowflake pattern that displays the Jewish symbol at the center (along with detailed instructions) so all you have to do is fold and cut along the lines, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CWqj34eJrS8\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">she does here<\/a>. Plus, you&rsquo;ll receive seven other coloring pages to keep children busy leading up to and during the festivities.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1090645029\/hanukkah-printable-coloring-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanukkah Printable Coloring &amp; Activity Pages<\/a> ($5, Jewish Together\/Etsy)<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-construct-origami-dreidels\">10. Construct origami dreidels<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Oragami-Dreidels.jpg\" alt=\"oragami dreidels\" class=\"wp-image-188951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Oragami-Dreidels.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Oragami-Dreidels-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Oragami-Dreidels-759x1080.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Creative Jewish Mom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>For more folding fun, grab some origami paper (or any lightweight paper or gift wrap) and head on over to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativejewishmom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creative Jewish Mom<\/a> for an <a href=\"https:\/\/creativejewishmom.com\/2025\/11\/how-to-make-origami-dreidels-for-chanukah-crafting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">origami dreidel-making tutorial<\/a> for Chanukah. The dreidels, which can be either solid-colored or adorably adorned with cut-out designs from paper scraps, can be used for place cards or gift cards or even strung together as a garland. (And, yes, Hanukkah &mdash; or Chanukah &mdash; has more than one spelling.)<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-bead-and-exchange-intention-word-bracelets\">11. Bead and exchange intention word bracelets<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Intention-Word-Bracelet.jpg\" alt=\"intention word bracelets for Hanukkah\" class=\"wp-image-188958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Intention-Word-Bracelet.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Intention-Word-Bracelet-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Intention-Word-Bracelet-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Intention-Word-Bracelet-1631x1080.jpg 1631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Our Happy Tribe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Choose a message of intent you&rsquo;d like to carry with you beyond the holiday, and follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourhappytribe.net\/home\/diy-intention-word-bracelet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instructions to make alphabet bead bracelets<\/a>&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp;designed to, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXJg-zwLFTv\/?igshid=YjVjNjZkNmFjNg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jennifer Cohen<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourhappytribe.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our Happy Tribe<\/a> writes, remember &ldquo;all the light and love that filled our homes and hearts during the Festival of Lights.&rdquo; <\/p><p>The process of exchanging these bracelets with family and friends in a small gift swap can become a tradition that adds extra meaning to the relatively new custom of <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5747552\/hanukkah-gifts-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gift-giving on Hanukkah<\/a>. (Of course, between the small beads and tools, this craft is probably best suited for older children and up or with a ton of grown-up help and supervision.) Can&rsquo;t decide on an intention word to choose? Follow Our Happy Tribe&rsquo;s example and string together the Hebrew words &ldquo;or ve ahavah,&rdquo; which translates to &ldquo;love and light.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-build-a-lego-dreidel\">12. Build a LEGO dreidel<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/legodreidelsquare-1.jpg\" alt=\"lego dreidel\" class=\"wp-image-188964\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:914px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/legodreidelsquare-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/legodreidelsquare-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Bible Belt Balabusta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Nope, you don&rsquo;t need yet <em>another <\/em>LEGO set for kiddos to create a LEGO dreidel. Simply help them follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/biblebeltbalabusta.com\/2012\/11\/29\/printable-how-to-for-simple-lego-dreidel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instructions found here<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/biblebeltbalabusta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bible Belt Balabusta<\/a> to create this DIY build. In fact, all they&rsquo;ll need are seven specific pieces (that they can hopefully find in their LEGO stash) and ideas for writing the Hebrew letters on each side. <\/p><p>Dot stickers and aleph-bet rubber stamps on the stickers work if you don&rsquo;t want to write directly on the LEGOs, although rubbing alcohol works wonders to wipe Sharpie off the plastic. There are other dreidel build ideas on the site, should your kids want more models.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-design-gelt-that-gives-meaning-to-the-holiday\">13. Design gelt that gives meaning to the holiday<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Inspiring-gelt.jpg\" alt=\"DIY gelt craft\" class=\"wp-image-188971\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:914px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Inspiring-gelt.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Inspiring-gelt-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Inspiring-gelt-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/thumbnail_Inspiring-gelt-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Make It JewishYes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>The presence of Hanukkah gelt (or chocolate coins) during the holiday has several traditional explanations, but this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeitjewish.com\/blog\/inspiring-gelt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inspirational paper gelt craft<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeitjewish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make It Jewish<\/a> will certainly turn your dreidel game (which often uses gelt as game pieces) into a work of heart. The Hanukkah craft starts with a printable PDF of circles and ends with symbolic gelt adorned with affirmations to help children dig deeper into Jewish values and the true lessons of the holiday.<\/p><p>These lessons include bravery, repairing the world through <em>tikkun olam<\/em>, giving back to one&rsquo;s community through <em>mitzvot<\/em> (or an obligation to doing good) and being the light you want to see in the world. Phrases like, &ldquo;You are brave like a Maccabee,&rdquo; &ldquo;You can fix what is broken,&rdquo; &ldquo;Illuminate the world with mitzvot&rdquo; and &ldquo;Shine your light&rdquo; will hopefully make an impact on children &mdash; and grown-ups alike &mdash; well-beyond the holiday&rsquo;s eight nights.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Hanukkah with meaningful crafts for the whole family. 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