Rolling out my second gift guide today and it’s a fun one: Hanukkah gifts for men (brothers, boyfriends, husbands, in-laws, dads, etc.)! I want to start by saying that many of these are, admittedly, bigger-ticket items. That might be ideal if you’re opting for just one gift this year, rather than a whole slew of smaller ones. But! I’ll also be posting a budget Hanukkah gift guide soon, a gift guide for boyfriends, and a roundup of alllll the best Hanukkah gifts for 2020—so stay tuned for those. (You can already find a list of the best Hanukkah gifts for women on my Hanukkah page.)
Anyway, back to these Hanukkah gifts for men—they’re super fun, super practical, and there isn’t a whole lot of filler or kitsch here. Not that there’s anything wrong with kitsch, by the way. I just find that sometimes, Hanukkah gift guides are overrun with the stuff, and I wanted to try and change up that balance here. Giving thoughtful, carefully considered gifts is such a nice way of showing people you really care about them and of spreading light. And those are sentiments we could all use a little more of in 2020, no?
Yes. Yes, we could. Alright, onto my picks:
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Theragun Mini
All the exciting, muscle-relieving fun of Theragun, but in a pocket-sized package. This is such a great idea for all the workout fiends out there—and it’s way less expensive than the larger Theragun. | $199, theragun.com
Soup Dumplings Kit
Because everyone loves soup dumplings. The perfect “date night at home” activity! | $60, uncommongoods.com
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
Yes, it’ll actually keep his coffee hot all morning long. And it’s operated via smartphone. And it “knows” when it’s empty and will shut off automatically. Too. Cool.| $129, ember.com
Allbirds Wool Runners
Pretty sure wool sneakers are the height of luxury. If he doesn’t already have a pair of Allbirds, now’s the time.| $95, allbirds.com
Crosley C6 2-Speed Vinyl Turntable
That walnut wood. Oh, man. It just about kills me. And I can’t speak for the guys in your life, but I’d love an old-school record player like this one.| $180, amazon.com
1967 Bagel Slicer Patent Print
This miiiight be my favorite gift on all of my gift guides. It’s a print of a 1967 patent for the very first bagel slicer. Such a fun find. Oh, and it comes in a ton of different sizes and colors, too. | $7.99 and up, etsy.com
Hideouts: Grand Vacations in Tiny Getaways
Because we’ve all got serious cases of wanderlust right about now. This is a beautiful coffee table find that showcases “hideouts” from around the world (think tree houses, yurts, cabins, and houseboats). | $60, anthropologie.com
Classic Barbour Waxed Cotton Jacket
A high-quality splurge for the one you love most. It’s rugged, durable, stylish, and classic—pretty much everything you’d want in a gift for a guy.| $400, bloomingdales.com
Makers of Wax Goods Birch Candle
I love the design of this candle. Warm amber, oak, cedar, and vanilla musk. Mmm. | $34, amazon.com
Weighted Blanket
If you don’t know, now you know that weighted blankets are the gift of the year. They do exactly what their name suggests: weigh you down and contour to the shape of your body to help you fall asleep faster (the idea is that they mimic the feel of a hug). And they’re “temperature-controlled,” too, so he won’t overheat. | $240, amazon.com
Steel String Backpacker Guitar
Isn’t this little travel guitar sort of endearing? It’s futuristic and cartoonish and legitimately useful all at once. A thoroughly original gift for the musician in your life. | $240, amazon.com
Argyle Dreidel Socks
These don’t feel at all like kitsch to me. Right? I mean, they’re just plain CUTE. And they’re unisex. I want a pair.| $16, etsy.com
AirPods Pro
Okay, fine, these are on my personal wishlist. But how nice does that soft silicone look? And the smaller case? And the noise-cancelling capabilities? Into it all. | $220, amazon.com
Anova Precision Sous Vide Cooker with WiFi
I’ve always been a little wary of sous vide myself because it just seems so darn confusing. But this device, which works with any soup pot or Dutch oven, cuts down on all the extra fancy equipment requirements. You can also operate it straight from your phone using an app. The coolest gift for your favorite foodie. | $199, williams-sonoma.com
Whiskey Wedge Glass
So that’s how they do that. This little ice mold keeps whiskey chilled and just…looks really cool. Comes in a cute box. | $18, bloomingdales.com