Hanukkah Conversation Starters for Each Night

Hanukkah is a time for cherishing loved ones, making the most of what we have, and discussing miracles. If 2022 was particularly eventful for you, the meaning of Hanukkah may ring extra true this year. We’ve collected a few of our favorite Hanukkah questions from the Hanukkah conversation on the Gather app. As you’re lighting the Menorah with loved ones, try asking these eight Hanukkah questions - one for each night!

Hanukkah Conversation Starters:

Eight great Hanukkah questions. Ask one Hanukkah conversation starter for night of Hanukkah!

  1. Share an early childhood memory of Hanukkah. Was there a meal or evening that you’ll always remember?

  2. How can you use your own talents to spread light to others?

  3. Share a time this year when it was hard for you to hold on to hope. How did you keep your faith?

  4. Who is one person that always lights up your world?

  5. Do you have any particularly unique or meaningful Hanukkah traditions? Is there one you’d like to start?

  6. How can you make the most out of your existing resources, like time or nature? What is a resource you take for granted?

  7. What emotions come to the surface for you during Hanukkah? Why?

  8. What is one miracle that you’d like to celebrate or acknowledge this year?


If you enjoyed these Hanukkah questions, get the Gather app for our “20 Questions for Hanukkah” as well as conversations for other December holidays like Christmas!

Madison McClung