Hanukkah Gift Baskets with Organic Food

Nothing says Hanukkah like a creatively crafted gift basket, full of things which are traditionally associated with the Jewish Festival of Lights. So many healthy and organic choices are available that will please anyone who receives Hanukkah gift baskets filled with tasty and natural delights that are specially chosen for the holiday.

Traditional Jewish Symbols

Olive oil is traditionally associated with Hanukkah, and since this oil is so well known for its health benefits as well as its versatility, it is the first thing that should be included in your Hanukkah gift baskets. Another Jewish holiday symbol is wine, and many fine organic kosher wines are available at reasonable prices, making them perfect for the baskets you send to your Jewish friends for Hanukkah. While honey is not necessarily associated with this particular Jewish holiday, organic honey is always appreciated as a gift that symbolizes sweetness and joy.

Natural is Often Kosher

Traditionally observant Jews eat only food which is certified kosher, but this is good news as many organic and natural foods are also certified kosher. Israeli food products which are exported throughout the world are prized by Jewish friends at holiday time, and many of these products are actually top quality natural products. Popular Israeli health food products that are perfect to fill Hanukkah gift baskets include candies and cookies sweetened with honey or brown sugar, as well as jams and jellies that use whole fruit and are low in sugar. When including olive oil in a basket, Israeli organic olive oil is not only easy to find in a kosher or specialty shop, it is of the highest quality and very much appreciated as a gift.

Chocolate and Sweets

Chocolate is not thought of as a healthy food, but in reality it has many health benefits. As observant Jews cannot eat milk during or after a meat meal, dark chocolate has always been a favorite dessert in Jewish homes. It is lactose free should that be an issue for your friends, and some of the finest Swiss dark chocolates are now available under kosher certification. Other healthy kosher sweets include confections based on sesame seeds. Traditional bars of halvah and sesame seed candies continue to be popular among kosher consumers as they have been literally for generations. Honey and sesame candies are often available at health food stores, and most are certified kosher.

Kosher food to include in a Hanukkah gift package can be obtained at:

A specialty kosher grocery or confectionery
A gourmet shop, especially in the case of Israeli natural products
A health food store
A supermarket kosher section

Common reliable kosher symbols include a U inside an O, and a K inside a circle; these appear on many healthy products and represent two of the most reliable kosher supervision agencies.

Hanukkah is about light and joy, and a healthy, tasty basket full of kosher treats is a great way to enhance the light and joy of the holiday for your Jewish friends.

Updated August 16, 2010
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