Skip the Socks, Think Sushi Candles

What do you get the person who has everything? There is always someone on your list that gives you a hard time, the person who would appreciate something more creative and less generic. The chocolate gift baskets are too businessy and the gift certificate is too impersonal. So what to do? Get the gift that screams Jewish festivity and thoughtfulness; the gift that is kitchy, creative and will surely be a conversation piece at your Chanukah celebration.

Harvey Magila: All you have to do is clap your hands and
Harvey Magila will do the rest. This sonic-activated doll in full rabbi regalia
sings and shimmies to “Hava Nagila.” Young or old, this gift will make you laugh
your latkes off. $14.99. “>www.runningpress.com .

Hanukkah Autograph Dog: Are you going to a Chanukah party
and sick of bringing along a boring bottle of wine? You’ll be the most creative
of the bunch with this Hanukkah Autograph Dog. Pass it around the party and have
each guest sign it with a cute note as a keepsake. Memories are always the best
gift for the person who has everything. $11.95. “>www.judaicaworldwide.com .

Catnip Gefilte Fish and Kosher Dog Bone: Forget the new
ball of yarn and the rawhide bone, this year get your kitty a Gefilte Fish
Catnip Plush Toy, and your pup a Kosher Plush Bone. Both toys squeak and will
remind your furry friends that they, too, can celebrate Chanukah. Fish: $3.95.
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Chan-U-Cats Musical Collectible: Singing cats may be a
bit cheesy, but it’s the holidays — so anything goes. Chan-U-Cats is the perfect
gift for someone who loves kitchy collectibles. If your auntie is sick of
crystal dreidels and is difficult to please, the kippah-wearing cat quartet that
sings “The Dreidel Song” will put you on her good side. $26.95. “>www.judaicaworldwide.com .

Sushi Roll Candles: Everyone loves candles and they fit
the holiday theme, but make them unique this year. For your friend who loves
candlelight, but doesn’t need another ordinary one, get the sushi roll candle
set. Made of 100 percent beeswax, these hour-long lasting candles look edible in
their container — and come complete with chopsticks. $20. “>www.judaicaworldwide.com .

The Jewish Golf Ball Set: For the golfing enthusiast,
this set of Chanukah golf balls adds nicely to his or her collection. A little
fun and outlandish, you can use them in a game or display them at your holiday feast. $28.