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Hosting a Sparkling Blue and White Hanukkah Celebration

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Mismatched blue and white plates, an unconventional menorah and plenty of festive chocolate coins come together in this Hanukkah table setting.

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Mixing Blues

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.

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Stay Away From a Set

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

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Start From the Outside

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.

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No Menorah? No Problem

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.

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Create Levels

Table arrangements look best when accessories vary in heights. A small glass cake pedestal holds the Shamash of this DIY menorah. Dress up the candle with a crystal holder and chocolate gold coins known as gelt, the Yiddish word for money.

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DIY Hanukkah "Scatters"

Cut several Star of David shapes out of blue card stock or scrapbook paper. Outline star in silver glitter or a metallic gold paint pen. Write the Hebrew word for Hanukkah in the center.

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A Sweet Party Favor

Wrap Hanukkah gelt in a zippered bag with the top cut off. Tie closed with a blue ribbon and set at each place as a small gift for guests to enjoy after dinner or take home.

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Star of David Place Cards

Combine two Star of David cutouts to form a three-dimensional place card. Outline the star with glue and glitter and write each guest's name in the center using a metallic gold paint pen.

Hosting a Sparkling Blue and White Hanukkah Celebration

Mixing Blues

Stay Away From a Set

Start From the Outside

No Menorah? No Problem

Create Levels

DIY Hanukkah "Scatters"

A Sweet Party Favor

Star of David Place Cards

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