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How to decorate for Hanukkah, room by room: outdoor inflatables and window clings, mantel garlands, a festive Hanukkah table, kids' rooms and easy DIY decorations.

Seven branches or nine? Here's the difference between the Temple menorah and the Hanukkah menorah (hanukkiah), what the shamash is, what makes a menorah kosher, and how to pick one you'll love.

Everything you need to host a Hanukkah party in 2026: which night to pick, Friday-night Shabbat tips, a planning timeline, a latke bar and sufganiyot menu, a dreidel tournament, decor and games for kids...

Our favorite in-stock ugly Hanukkah sweaters for 2026, sorted by type: funny, sequin and tinsel, light-up, family matching and pets, plus tips for throwing an ugly Hanukkah sweater party.