1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Judaism

Are gifts traditionally given for Hanukkah?

From , former About.com Guide

Question: Are gifts traditionally given for Hanukkah?

Answer: In past generations, Hanukkah gelt was money given as rewards to children for learning well. Children were often tested in their knowledge of the story of Hanukkah.

Given that Hanukkah is celebrated about the same time of year as Christmas, many Jews have expanded the gelt giving tradition to a gift giving tradition.

You can purchase special Hanukkah gifts online via these quality Jewish Shopping Sites. They sell Judaic products, Jewish books and music, kosher products, and more. 

More Judaism Q&A
Explore Judaism
About.com Special Features

2010 Horoscopes

Find out what the new year holds for you. More >

Prayers for All Occasions

Use these prayers to inspire and inform your own conversations with God. More >

  1. Home
  2. Religion & Spirituality
  3. Judaism
  4. Holidays
  5. Hanukkah
  6. Hanukkah Giving and Gifts

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.