In many Jewish households, parents and grandparents give children gelt, or gold coins made of plastic or filled with chocolate, during Hanukkah. "The actual money value is not important; the point is to educate the kids about how the material can be used to nurture our spiritual selves," says Israeli blogger and stylist Sarit Novak. Novak's family also hangs a giant dreidel from the ceiling at the beginning of the holiday. "Each night after lighting the menorah candles we drop the dreidel top, open it, and inside there are small gifts for children. Other Jewish families spin the dreidel for a game of chance."

Novak thinks the holidays are a great opportunity to showcase everyday materials, made special with a few precious tokens and accessories. Get easy ideas for your own table, mantel and gift packaging here.