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🕎 Hanukkah treasure hunt

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A treasure hunt where every clue tells a little bit of the Hanukkah story. Perfect for one of the eight nights, before or after lighting the candles.

Before you start

  • Print the clues, fold each one, and hide it in the spot the clue before it points to. Hand the first clue to the kids to start.
  • Important: play only when the menorah candles are out, or before lighting them. Never hide clues near a flame.
  • Treasure idea: a pouch of chocolate gelt and a new dreidel for every child.

The clues (cut along the dashed lines)

  1. Clue 1
    I've eight branches and one for the helper light, Look close beside me, but not while I'm alight!
  2. Clue 2
    We keep jam for the doughnuts in here, cold and near, Check on my door, among magnets, right here!
  3. Clue 3
    We show off the miracle to all passing by, Look on the windowsill, it's easy to spy!
  4. Clue 4
    Hot jelly doughnuts are served on a plate on me, Look underneath, there's a clue you will see!
  5. Clue 5
    After latkes and doughnuts, it's time for bed, Lift up the pillow where you lay your head!
  6. Clue 6
    The Maccabees marched over hills on their feet, Look by the shoes, where the pairs stand so neat!
  7. Clue 7
    Our clothes got all greasy from latke oil, Check on the washer, it's worth all the toil!
  8. Clue 8
    One tiny jar of oil burned for eight days and nights, Look under the sofa for gelt and delights!
Show the answers (for the grown-up)
  1. Next to the menorah (candles out)
  2. On the fridge door
  3. On the windowsill
  4. Under the living room table
  5. Under a pillow
  6. By the shoes at the front door
  7. On top of the washing machine
  8. Under the sofa

Answer key (for the grown-up)

  1. Next to the menorah (candles out)
  2. On the fridge door
  3. On the windowsill
  4. Under the living room table
  5. Under a pillow
  6. By the shoes at the front door
  7. On top of the washing machine
  8. Under the sofa

The treasure

Chocolate gelt, a new dreidel and a little Hanukkah money for every child.

Questions and answers

When is the best time for a Hanukkah treasure hunt?

Before candle lighting, or after the candles have burned out. Keep kids well away from the menorah while it is lit.

What makes a good Hanukkah treasure?

Chocolate gelt, dreidels, a small Hanukkah gift or a coupon for making latkes together.

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