Hanukkah gelt (Yiddish: חנוכה געלט ḥanukah gelt; Hebrew: דמי חנוכה dmei ḥanukah 'Hanukkah money'), also known as gelt (German: Geld), is money given as presents during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

The meaning of GELT is money. How to use gelt in a sentence.

Dec 11, 2003 · During Hanukkah it is customary to give gelt (money) to children, so that we can teach them to give some of it to charity—and just to keep things festive and happy. Some have the admirable custom of gelt -giving each weeknight of Hanukkah.

Nov 8, 2019 · In the Hanukkah tradition, gelt is a gift of chocolate coins or real money given to children. The tradition of gifting gelt dates back to ancient times, to the origins of Hanukkah. Currently, the most common presentation is foil-wrapped chocolate coins that …

Dec 11, 2023 · Putting your money where your mouth is one of Hanukkah’s most time-honored gastronomic pastimes. I’m talking about chocolate gelt (Yiddish for “money”), which is traditionally gifted to children as an edible proxy for cash.

Dec 12, 2017 · Gelt is commonly eaten during Hanukkah and is enjoyed while playing the dreidel game. Here's what to know about this special treat.

Dec 22, 2016 · Gelt is a Yiddish word that means "money", but Hanukkah gelt is much more than that.

Nov 27, 2024 · What is Gelt, and Why Do We Give It During Chanukah? Chanukah gelt, a traditional part of Chanukah celebrations, involves giving small amounts of money or chocolate coins, often to children. The word gelt itself comes from Yiddish, meaning “money.”

Gelt is chocolate coins given to Jewish children on the festival of Hanukkah. They are usually wrapped in gold foil, and their history can be traced back to the decision of the Hasmoneans to mint their own nation’s coins after their military victory over the Greek Syrians.