What You Need to Know
Hanukkah gelt, also known as just gelt, is money given as presents during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. It is typically given to children and sometimes teachers, often in conjunction with the game of Dreidel. In the 20th century, candy manufacturers started selling Hanukkah-themed chocolate coins wrapped in gold or silver foil, as a substitute or supplement to real money gifts.
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Chocolate Gelt Coins (Jewish diaspora): Festive confectionery representing historical currency
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Dreidel Game Tokens (Ashkenazi tradition): Edible game pieces for Hanukkah celebrations
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Tzedakah Chocolate (Modern Jewish practice): Charitable giving medium during holidays