Yes. Be cautioned that if the family keeps kosher, it should be a kosher wine.
Yes. There are no rules about Hanukkah gifts. In fact, the only traditional gift on Hanukkah is the gelt (coins; money) given to children.
Unfortunately, a wine decanter is not an appropriate gift for a child's party, even if the gift is meant for the parents. However, the decant would be the perfect gift for a fun summer wine tasting, or a get together of adult friends.
Yes, it would be most appropriate and appreciated.
Wine is acceptable in moderation at any time, particularly on happy and festive occasions, of which Hanukkah is certainly one. However, there is no specific tradition to drink wine in Hanukkah.
The only traditional Hanukkah gift is the gelt (coins) given to children.
* Wine is always welcome as is flowers or specialty Belgium chocolates.
Ask them to replace gifts for foods and wine. At least to half of them.
No.
A bottle of wine, a desert item , or flowers or a small plant are always appropriate .
There are many Hanukkah songs, but any music is appropriate for Hanukkah.
There is no special name for the act of gift giving on Hanukkah. This is a new custom. The only traditional gift is the coins given to children.
The type of gifts that are appropriate for Hanukkah are gifts that are small but are also meaningful. Buy a gift that you know they would love but also make sure its not too big.