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How are gifts a part of Hanukkah?

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There is no tradition of gift giving during Channukah. That practice got incorporated into the holiday by some Jews in North America because Channukah falls around the same time of year as Christmas and giving gifts to children helped keep them from feeling left out.

Some families exchange presents, and some do not; it's a custom that only started a few decades ago.

If gifts are exchanged, some families exchange gifts each night during the 8 nights of the holiday. Other families will choose a single day during the holiday to exchange gifts.

It is more traditional to give small amounts of money to children during Channukah than actual gifts.

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