8 meaningful Hanukkah gifts to brighten anyone's holiday

It's not always easy to find gifts for every day of the holiday. These eight entertaining Hanukkah gift ideas will help you choose meaningful presents for your loved ones.

Hanukkah gelt, or chocolate candy coins, is the tastiest currency of them all. Coins were originally given to young people to encourage them to study the Torah, and the tradition continues today with chocolate candy coins.

• Giving gelt may seem like bribery, but it helps children truly understand and appreciate the Torah, Hanukkah and the festivities surrounding the holiday.

A dreidel is a spinning top, and it's widely considered a traditional Hanukkah gift. The dreidel is usually given with pennies or gelt, with which players use to gamble when they play games with the top.

• The sides of the dreidel include Hebrew letters that stand for "Nes Gadl Haya Sham," which means "A great miracle happened here."
• The letter you land on is an indication to take — or put — a certain amount of gelt.

A new mezuzah is a meaningful addition to any doorpost.

• Hanukkah gift giving usually starts with smaller gifts, which makes the gift of a mezuzah the perfect present to kick off the festivities.
• Choose an attractive and durable design that will keep the sacred parchment safe from the elements.

Have your recipients had the same menorah for years? They might be in the running for an updated and modern menorah.

• It makes for good gift idea for newlywed couples who are creating their own Hanukkah traditions.

Give the gift of artisanal treats for those special foodies in your life.

• Since honey is used in many traditional holiday foods, it makes a perfect gift for almost any occasion.
• Bonus points if it's ribbon-wrapped in a festive mason jar!

Edible plants for the indoors are a good choice as the weather grows colder.

• Some kitchen stores offer rosemary and basil plants you can grow inside.
• Your loved ones will have the luxury of seasoning their food with fresh herbs on the coldest days of winter.

Why just shop for you and your family when you can help the less fortunate during the Hanukkah season?

• Donating hats, coats, gloves or anything that's paramount for survival will help make a positive impact in your community.

The Hanukkah season will go out with a bang when you buy a piece of technology that a loved one has always needed.

• Some useful advice for buying electronics these days: always keep receipts and hope that manufacturers haven't built a newer or better product in eight days!

Your loved ones are sure to adore any of these eight entertaining Hanukkah gift ideas, so don't forget to relax and enjoy the season yourself.