Chanuka, or Hanuka, as it is sometimes spelled is the Jewish Holiday most associated with giving gifts. That's why sometimes you can find books that are great to give as gifts in this category, even if they have nothing to do with chanuka. Let's say you're invited to a Chanukah party, you might want to show appreciation in a way that will enrich his or her experience of Judaism, or remind him or her of the beauty of Israel, its people and its language.