In Jewish tradition, families give “gelt,” or money, rather than gifts for the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah.
Handing out gelt for Hanukkah is a way to teach children the importance of charity, as the custom originally evolved as a way to ensure poor families had enough money to purchase the holy candles needed to celebrate the holiday. Hanukkah gelt is also offered as a reward for studying the Torah.
Today, some families still distribute money on the fourth or fifth night of Hanukkah; some families pass out gelt for every day of the holiday.
Though smaller children may appreciate chocolate gelt, you can use the holiday as a teaching moment by offering your children real investments, with gold and silver products that will hold lasting value.
These products might make great Hanukkah gifts — or, for American non-Jews, Thanksgiving gifts (this year the holidays overlap!).
Giving Hanukkah Coins to Small Children
With over 30 products to choose from, and starting below $1, these 1 oz copper rounds are a great way to introduce the idea of precious metals investing to your children.
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Hanukkah Gelt for Older Children
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Hanukkah Gelt for Adult Children
Celebrate the season even after your kids are grown by offering them a truly valuable investment for their Hanukkah gelt with a 1/4 oz U.S. American Gold Eagle coin.
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Offering Gifts to non-Jewish Friends
Celebrate the Festival of Lights without stepping on any toes with friends of other faiths with a non-denominational holiday candle round from the Royal Canadian Mint’s Holiday Series.
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Gelt in the Spirit of Charity
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Celebrate Hanukkah with Other Investors
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A Serious Hanukkah Investment
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A Gift of Gelt, Just for You
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Find these and other great coins and rounds for Hanukkah (or Thanksgiving) at Provident Metals.
Do you give gelt for Hanukkah? Have you ever considered giving truly valuable investments?
