▷ When To Send Hanukkah Greetings?

The Hanukkah season is one that many celebrate joyfully. As a time for reflection, celebration and coming together, it is important to send greetings and wishes appropriately to friends and family. But when is the best time to send out Hanukkah greetings? It can be confusing, so we have put together the guide below to ensure you have the perfect timing for Sending Hanukkah Greetings.

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1 When to Openly Celebrate

When to Openly Celebrate

The important thing to note with Hanukkah is that it’s an eight-day festival, and during each of those eight days it is important to honor and celebrate the miracle that is at the heart of the season. Most people will begin to openly celebrate the festival on the first day of Hanukkah (which falls on different days each year depending on the Jewish lunar calendar). On this day, the lighting of the Menorah is performed in true celebration and holiday spirit.

Writing Greetings During the Festival

If you want to send Hanukkah greetings to friends and family during the festival, many people will begin sending written greetings around the start of the festival.

Unpurified Celebrations — If you are wishing somebody a happy Hanukkah who does not hold to the same religious beliefs as you, it is ideal to send the greetings around the beginning of the festival. This is because their celebrations may not be as purified as yours.
Purified Celebrations — For those who hold the same beliefs as you, you should send your greetings any time during the festival. It is up to you when this happens.

Cards and Digital Greetings

In the modern age, many people are turning to digital greetings cards and services such as email and social media. If this is the preferred form of greeting you intend to send, it is still important to plan your timing perfectly — remembering the most important will be to send the cards as close to the beginning of the festival as possible.

Sending Greeting after the Festival

In some cases, life can get in the way and many people will find themselves sending Hanukkah greetings after all the festivities are done and dusted. To ensure you are still festive with your greetings, messages of ‘Happy Hanukah’ should still be the headline.

In summary, when it comes to sending Hanukkah greetings, timing is key. Depending on your particular circumstances and who you are sending them to, adjust the timing of your messages to ensure that they are both appropriate and well received. Following the guidelines above can help ensure everybody’s celebrations are made special.

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Last update 2023-11-27. Price and product availability may change.