"What To Do Today?" 5 Fun Family Activities for the Chanukah Holiday

Chanukah is a holiday of light and joy, an opportunity to connect with family and create new memories. Shared family activities strengthen the bond between household members and allow everyone, young and old, to enjoy together. We've gathered for you a variety of fun, creative, and enriching activity suggestions you can implement this year. The ideas are suitable for all age groups and promise a special experience.

1. Dreidel Making Workshop

Make dreidels together from recycled materials or clay. For those less inclined to make a dreidel from a cardboard roll, there are kits available for a few dollars. Everyone can design a dreidel according to their taste. It's a creative activity that brings a sense of satisfaction, especially if you manage to make a dreidel you can actually play with.

2. Doughnut Decorating Evening

With simple doughnuts purchased from a nearby bakery or supermarket, you can organize a great activity. Each family member gets a doughnut, and of course, a variety of special fillings, spreads, and candies are placed on the table for decoration. Each person receives a doughnut and can fill it with special fillings and decorate with colorful candies. You can also have a family decorating contest. A particularly loved and successful activity.

3. Family Chanukah Show

Prepare a Chanukah show where each family member has a role or ask the kids to prepare an entertaining Chanukah play. Children typically take it quite seriously. Let them enjoy it and help with the set and costumes. Enjoyment is guaranteed.

4. Miracle Evening

After lighting the candles, each household member shares a miracle they experienced in the past year and a miracle they'd like to happen soon. The wishes for miracles are written on a special note and placed in the menorah until next year. Young children who cannot write can draw what they wish for themselves and their family in the coming year and get help from adults to write the wishes.

5. Family Chanukah Trivia Game

Create a family quiz on the Chanukah holiday. Prepare questions of various levels on topics like the history of the holiday, customs, Chanukah songs, and laws. You can split into 2 teams and compete team against team, or compete as individuals. Prepare small prizes for the winners in advance, like dreidels or chocolate coins. It's a fun way to learn about the holiday and connect together.

Did you like the ideas? Do you have an activity idea of your own? Tell us in the comments.