2. Make your own candles. There are tons of great DIY menorahs kids can make (check out the list of Hanukkah crafts for kids below!), and if you want to get really creative, you can make your own crayon candles to light each evening during Hanukkah. You can make these traditional Hanukkah colors using blue and white crayons (Amazon sells bulk containers of blue crayons and white crayons!), and you can add a liquid scent to your candles to make them extra special. The DIY crayon candle tutorial by SoCraftastic below has everything you need to give this idea a try!

3. Bake your favorite treats. Whether your kids enjoy making your Bubbe’s famous latkes or jelly donuts, or prefer to find something new to try each year, getting them involved in the kitchen is another great way to get them excited about Hanukkah. THIS POST has tons of delicious Hanukkah desserts and treats your little ones will love!

4. Read books. Another great Hanukkah tradition for kids is to gift them a book each day for 8 days. You can turn this into an evening tradition for younger kids where you open and read a Hanukkah-inspired story together each night before tucking them into bed, and you can keep the sentiment going as your kids get older with age-appropriate reads they can indulge in on their own. Here are some Hanukkah story books for younger kids to get you started!

Elmo’s Little Dreidel by Naomi Kleinberg
Hanukkah Bear by Eric A. Kimmel
The Story of Hanukkah by David A. Adler
The Night Before Hanukkah by Natasha Wing
Goodnight Bubbala by Sheryl Haft
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel
Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Greg Wolfe
Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah by Tilda Balsley