Hosting a Sparkling Blue and White Hanukkah Celebration

This table uses several shades of blue together, from cobalt to cornflower to navy. As long as blues are in the same family, they will work well together.

A traditional English dinner plate is topped with an Asian salad plate. Color ties them together and the patterns provide nice contrast.

Don’t let your guests be intimidated by a lot of silverware — just tell them to start on the outside and work their way in.

Use eight decorative candle holders as a stand in for a traditional menorah. Use a larger, separate "Shamash" candle to light the votives each night. Position the votives on either side of the Shamash.