Hannukah, the festival of lights, is on December 16. This fun family holiday is all about twinkling lights, delicious latkes, plentiful gifts, and commemorating the past with a fantastic celebration.

If you’re hosting a Hanukkah bash this year, you’ll want to check out these eight beautiful and easy DIY projects. From elegant ombré candles to a printable dessert table banner, these DIY Hanukkah decorations will make your holiday beautiful and bright.

Take a look, and let us know which ones you love in the comments!

1. Wrapped Menorah

Give your home the gift of lights with an easy DIY menorah that’s beautiful, festive, and simple to make.

Better Homes & Gardens - Wrapped Presents MenorahPhoto courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

2. Felt Coasters

Protect your tables and add handmade coziness to your festivities with these soft embroidered felt coasters.

The Purl Bee - Hanukkah CoastersPhoto courtesy of The Purl Bee 

3. Delicious Donuts

Make this traditional Hanukkah dessert extra fun by decorating your own with fun colors and printable tags.

Catch My Party - Donut Stacks Photo courtesy of Frog Prince Paperie via Catch My Party

4. Paper Dreidels

Hang a handful of bright paper dreidels in a window or above a dessert table for a curtain of Hanukkah fun.

Design Megillah - hanging paper dreidelsPhoto courtesy of Design Megillah

5. Silver Star Settings

These pretty popsicle-stick place settings look surprisingly elegant when placed against a royal blue napkin.

Evermine Blog - Silver Star Place SettingsPhoto courtesy of Evermine Blog

6. Ombré Candles

Celebrate the festival of lights like a pro by making a set of beautiful ombré candles for your menorah.

Design Megillah - Handmade Ombre CandlesPhoto courtesy of Design Megillah

7. Party Poppers

These gelt-filled party poppers will delight kids and adults–and you’ll never guess what easy-to-find material they’re made out of!

Creative Jewish Mom - DIY Hanukkah gift poppersPhoto courtesy of Creative Jewish Mom 

8. Beautiful Banner

Deck out your home with a beautiful blue-and-white banner over the mantle or above a doorway.

Evermine Blog - Printable Hanukkah BannerPhoto courtesy of Evermine Blog

However you celebrate your festival of lights, these fun DIYs will get your party popping. So break out the latkes, pour the wine, and have a happy Hanukkah!

 Top Image Credit: Evermine Blog

What’s your favorite way to celebrate Hanukkah? Tell us in the comments!