Hanukkah Riddles with Answers

Press Next riddle for a random Hanukkah riddle, take a guess, then reveal the answer. Pick easy riddles for young kids or hard ones for older kids and adults. Great for candle lighting, classrooms and family game night.

Ways to use Hanukkah riddles

• One per night: ask a riddle after lighting the candles; a correct guess wins a piece of gelt.
• Team quiz: split into two teams and alternate easy, medium and hard riddles.
• Gift clue: hide a present and leave a riddle as the clue.
• Classroom: put a riddle on the board each morning of Hanukkah.

FAQ

What is a good Hanukkah riddle for kids?

I have four sides and a letter on each, I spin on a point and I am played during Hanukkah. What am I? A dreidel.

How many Hanukkah riddles are there?

30 riddles in three levels: 10 easy, 10 medium and 10 hard. Each riddle has an answer you can reveal.

How does the riddle generator work?

Choose a level and press Next riddle. Think of your guess, then press Show answer. Each riddle is shown once before the list repeats.

When is Hanukkah 2026?

Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, December 12. See when is Hanukkah and the Hanukkah countdown.

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