Hanukkah Wrapping Paper

Hanukkah, known otherwise as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday celebration, which lasts eight days and is celebrated in December, November or early January (such as the case for the Hanukkah of 2005 & 2006). It is celebrated by the kindling of lights on each of the festival's eight nights, one on the first night, two on the second night and so on.

Historically, the commemoration of Hanukkah is symbolized by the menorah, one of the oldest symbols of the Jewish people, which represent light. As such, when choosing a gift-wrapping paper for suitable for Hanukkah, you should select starry designs or other designs symbolical of light. White on blue, silver on blue or white on silver wrapping papers are good choices. They will surely add that aesthetic character to your gifts.

If your gifts are intended for kids and young adults, you can consider buying cartoonish or painted wrapping papers that have star designs or menorah. Kids typically like colorful designs and bright colors. However, do not limit yourself to these ideas. You can use alternative materials to create a more personalized gift-wrap such as brown kraft paper or used grocery bags. Use a plain-colored gift wrapper, cut out star shapes or flame shapes, and paste them on the wrapping paper. You can also paint the cutouts in different colors such as yellow, red, blue and white for variation. Try using acrylic paint or watercolor. This will surely enhance your gift.

Another alternative is to look for online shops that cater specifically to printing wrapping papers with your own customized greetings. One such website is PicturePaper (http://www.picturepaper.com) where you can order wrapping paper in sheets or in rolls. If you have a decent printer, why not print your own custom wrapping paper instead. However, most printers can only accommodate a maximum width of 8.5" so this would call for taping multiple sheets into one big paper.

However you present your gift, what matters is the joy you receive in giving and the thought that comes with it. Keeping the tradition of gift-giving fosters good family values and encourages strong family ties and friendship.