The weather’s getting colder, it’s getting darker earlier and all I want to do all day is be as snug and relaxed as possible. This can only mean one thing — for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway. Hanukkah is almost here! It’s time to pull out all your Festival of Lights-related sweaters, socks, pajamas, blankets and home decor. Make yourself a mug of hot tea and curl up on the couch while Hallmark Hanukkah movies play. And, while you’re at it, perhaps give your loved ones the gift of festive comfort.
Here’s everything you need to have the coziest Hanukkah imaginable.
Maccababy Sweater (Hey Alma, $42.49)
A Maccababy’s gotta do what a Maccababy’s gotta do! In this case, that means getting this super cozy Maccababy crewneck sweater from the Hey Alma merch shop. We’re a non-profit, so all purchases will go right back to supporting Hey Alma and our parent company 70 Faces Media as we continue to create content that engages, informs and connects the modern Jewish community.
Hanukkah Boybrief Underwear (Aerie, $8.95)
As a product, Hanukkah underwear has a high potential of being just a novelty item or gag gift. But Hanukkah underwear from Aerie is a completely different story. Aerie is known for their comfortable and reasonably priced underwear. (See the love they get from the staff of The Strategist.) So the fact that they have Hanukkah patterns for their Superchill Original Cotton Boybrief Underwear is a win. Buy just one or take advantage of Aerie’s six for $30 deal and get all the Hanukkah patterns you desire!
Tie-Dye Hanukkah PJs (Midrash Manicures, $36)
Tie-dye isn’t just for Jewish summer camp anymore. These soft and warm Hanukkah pajamas from Midrash Manicures are a fresh design for the Festival of Lights. With sizing for adults and kids, they’ll look great on the entire family. Use the discount code HeyAlma20 at checkout for 20% off!
Hanukkah Socks (Target, $3)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you can never go wrong with socks for Hanukkah. And this knit-fabric pair look super whimsical and warm. The design is kind of giving “The Rugrats” title card, which is the perfect excuse to throw these bad boys on and watch “A Rugrats Chanukah.”
Hanukkah PJs (Target, $25)
If you want to lean into a matchy-matchy vibe this holiday season, these PJs are also from the Target Hanukkah collection!
Customizable Menorah PJs (Etsy, $28)
These flannel pajamas are picture perfect. Get a personalized pair for everyone in your family and snap a photo for your holiday card.
Yee Haw-nukkah Sweater (Etsy, $34)
Hanukkah llamas, dreidels that say “they see me rolling” and menorahs with the phrase “let’s get lit” are so overdone. But you know what isn’t? A dreidel wearing a cowboy hat! Yee Haw-nukkah, Jewish pardner!
Lumiere Hanukkah Sweater (Etsy, $32)
Be our guest and treat yourself or the Disney fan in your life to this Hanukkah sweater. It’s unclear whether the design features Lumiere or his cousin Jewmiere, but regardless it’s delightful to see the lovable Disney lamp re-envisioned as a menorah.
Chutzpah Mug (Susan Alexandra x Fishs Eddy, $24)
Picture this: You’re relaxing underneath a heavy blanket in comfy clothing. It’s lightly snowing outside but you’re nice and warm. Jazz is softly playing in the background and you’re engrossed in the book you’ve been meaning to read forever. What’s missing from this scenario? A hot cup of cocoa with a splash of chutzpah!
OJM Sport Sweatshirt and Joggers (OJM, $50-$55)
Not everyone is a pajama person and that’s OK! For those who prefer to relax in sweats, grab or gift a set from OJM Sport.
Oy Vey All Day Socks (Amazon, $13)
Let the kvetcher in your life wear their heart on their sock!
Exercising Dreidel Boxers and Underwear (Etsy, $21.25-$25.50)
Underwear featuring a dreidel in spin class is simply too original and whimsical to not include on this list! While the comfort level might not be the same as Aerie’s Hanukkah underwear, this particular Etsy seller is so highly rated I can’t imagine this underwear is bad quality.
Happy Hanukkah Velvet Garland (Anthropologie, $58)
Cozy times call for cozy decorations.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Hanukkah Mug (Disney, $19.99)
For a more magical vessel to hold your hot chocolate, tea or coffee this season, try this Mickey and Minnie stoneware Hanukkah mug. Even on the coldest days, these iconic Disney characters playing dreidel, surrounded by a menorah and sufganiyot will truly capture the warmth of the season. (Just note that this mug is not microwave or dishwasher safe.)
Glow-in-the-Dark Hanukkah Blanket (ModernTribe, $39.95)
A big soft throw blanket is a must during the colder months and this one GLOWS IN THE DARK. It brings a whole new meaning to Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah Kid’s Blanket (Pottery Barn, $119)
This quilt-style kids’ Hanukkah blanket is somehow both snuggly and beautiful. Get this blanket for a child you care about and it’ll almost certainly be a part of their childhood Hanukkah memories that will last a lifetime.
Artisan Dreidel Candle (Pottery Barn, $79)
When in doubt, a candle is a delightfully cozy gift. This hand-poured soy candle has notes of eucalyptus, clove, incense, bay laurel, amber and tonka bean and a burn time of 30 hours. Plus, the dreidel pot it comes in is beautiful and reusable long after the candle finishes burning.
Sufganiyot Candle (ModernTribe, $24)
For a slightly less pricey option, try this sufganiyot soy candle from the Oso Candle Company. It’ll make anyone’s home smell like mouth-watering jelly donuts all Hanukkah long.
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel Bath Bomb and Gelt Soap (LUSH, $21)
For the moments your loved ones aren’t wearing PJs or sweats this holiday season, pamper them with the gift of LUSH’s Hanukkah line. Or maybe pamper yourself! The blue dreidel bath bomb is scented with myrrh, orange flower and cinnamon leaf, while the gelt smells like — you guessed it — chocolate. Yum!
Hanukkah Scrunchies (JOANN, $5.99)
Complement Hanukkah comfort-wear this year with these cute scrunchies. The three designs are simple yet chic, and won’t break the bank.
“Nora Ephron at the Movies” by Ilana Kaplan (Bookshop, $46.50)
Like socks, books will never be a bad Hanukkah present and “Nora Ephron at the Movies” is certain to be a crowd-pleaser. Ilana Kaplan’s new monograph on the Jewish feminist writer, director, journalist and queen of rom-coms is the perfect option for a wintery reading afternoon.
