Hanukkah Celebration Planner

Eight nights is a gift of a structure: one small plan per night beats one giant obligation. Use this sheet before the first candle to line up your menorah spot, supplies and nightly plans, then keep it on the fridge and check off each evening.

Before the first night

A ten-minute supply sweep saves eight separate searches.

To have ready	Done
Menorah set out in a safe, visible window spot
Enough candles or oil for all eight nights plus shamash
Matches or a long lighter kept with the menorah
Dreidels and a small bag of gelt or chocolate coins
Latke supplies bought: potatoes, onions, eggs, oil, applesauce, sour cream
Gifts wrapped or sorted by night, with spares for surprise guests
Family invited or scheduled for the nights you want together

Eight nights at a glance

Pencil one word per night: game night, latkes, movie, guests, walk to see the lights. Small is fine.

Night	Date	Who lights	Plan for tonight	Gift	Done
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3
4
5
6
7
8

Latke night plan

Whether it is night one or night eight, fried food rewards preparation.

Task	When	Done
Grate potatoes and onions (food processor is fine), squeeze out liquid	Morning of
Chill the mixture; mix batter just before frying	An hour before
Set up a draining rack with paper bags or towels	Before the oil heats
Fry in batches, keep warm in a low oven	Cook window
Applesauce and sour cream on the table before the first latke lands	Serving