Best Hanukkah Decorations

Hanukkah is just right around the corner which means it's time to start decorating your house. Because there is a limited amount of decorations available for Hanukkah, you have to get creative and be willing to make some decorations from scratch.

Here are some great ideas for Hanukkah decorations:

1. Menorah - If you don't already have one, you can find a menorah at any Walmart, target, or even a supermarket. Along with the menorah, you will need the candles to go with it. You can find the candles in the same locations. If you are looking to use your menorah as a holiday decoration, you might want to find one that has a decorative look to it. Some menorah's have lights on the outside, or paintings, or can come in the iron rod look. There is a menorah for any type of personality or any type of desired decoration. The best place to find the perfect menorah is http://www.menorah.com/.

2. Dreidel - You can find dreidels in most places where you find party decorations. You can find dreidels in different colors and sizes and can be used as a decoration.

3. Blue & White - Blue and white are the symbolic colors for Hanukkah, so you can decorate your house with blue and white decorations, such as streamers, or even blue and white tree bulbs.

4. Hanukkah Bush - Many Jewish people have the desire to place a small bush in their family room and decorate it the same way a Christmas tree would be decorated. You can get all blue and white ornaments and/or blue and white lights to decorate the bush. You can finish it off by placing a Jewish star at the top of the bush.

5. Inflated Dreidel Box - You can place this 6 foot tall inflated gift box accompanied by a dreidel on your front yard. It will withstand snow, wind and rain. You can purchase this for $99.00 at www.zionjudaica.com . This inflatable decoration is easily inflated and deflated for easy use for years to come.

6. Hanukkah Wreath - Since finding one of these already made, might be difficult, visit your local craft store for supplies. You will need a circular piece of Styrofoam, find blue and white fake flowers to cover the Styrofoam completely. It's simple to do, and it should cost less than $20.00. You can place this great wreath on the outside of your front door to give a true feeling of Hanukkah.