As the winter holidays draw near, it is of the utmost importance that we as a society remember the reason for the season. That blessed little package from God that continuously ushers us forth into a good and righteous world. Oh, sorry, did you think we were talking about the birth of Jesus? Absolutely no disrespect to Christians, but we’re talking about the Jewish reason for the season.
That’s right, we’re talking about weird Hanukkah tchotchkes.
In years past, the weirdest Hanukkah tchotchkes have run the gamut from delightfully offbeat to extremely freaky. They’ve included home decor, toys, Judaica and even some tchotchke-esque apparel. This year is no different. Here are 11 weird and wonderful Hanukkah tchotchkes you need (and one just weird thing you absolutely don’t) this holiday season.
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Maccabeelieve Mug (Hey Alma)
Because who doesn't love an adorable and #inspirational Hanukkah pun in the morning?
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Oh to be an anthropomorphic latke with no responsibilities... no thoughts...
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Three years ago, PetSmart sold an ugly Hanukkah reptile sweater. Though they've yet to release any more reptile-related Hanukkah products, this year they do have a blue and white reptile puffer jacket in their holiday section. And we all know what blue and white means...
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Sivivon sov sov sov on an infinite loop.
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Bigfoot being Jewish? Yeah sure, why not?
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No, we will *not* be "getting into the Christmas spirit."
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If you thought we'd only feature one anthropomorphic Hanukkah food plush from Target's collection year, you'd be wrong.
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The clear quartz Hanukkah tree IS real and it CAN hurt you (if you don't buy it right now).
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Look into those soulless eyes and tell us he's not planning something devious.
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The way this product combines the symbolic flame of the Hanukkah light with the symbolic flammability of the Christmas tree is a bold design choice we have to applaud.
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The AI slop of it all aside (just look at the "Hebrew" on the dreidel), is the implication here that the menorah and the Christmas tree are... banging? Please do not actually buy this product — support Hey Alma instead.
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