16 bright, bold, and unapologetically funny Hanukkah gift ideas

Noteworthy

November 9, 2025 by WTF Notebooks

Hanukkah is only a few weeks away! That means, eight nights of lights, snacks, family chaos, and the annual pressure to find with gift ideas like you actually care. Forget the same old tchotchkes.

This isn’t your grandma’s gift list! You need something quirky, customized, undeniably memorable – and yes, why not also unapologetically funny?

Say hello to WTF Notebooks, the gift that is guaranteed to stand out in a sea of “last-minute online orders.”

We've dug through our 250+ hilarious, customizable notebook titles, and hand-picked the most giggle-worthy, doubt-provoking, and perfectly-punctuated options for your eight nights of giving. Get ready, because this Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights is about to get lit … by your notebook game.

The 2025 hilarious Hanukkah gift guide

For that friend who was born without a filter:

Inappropriate comments to make in serious situations

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For your grandma who's full of wisdom but never gets a word in:

Times I was right and nobody listened

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For your frenemie who's personality is as bright as that of a broken lamp.

Things that sparkle more than my personality

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For your introvert cousin who keeps asking if he can leave the dinner table:

Emergency escape plans for family gatherings

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For your kids who need to be taught a life lesson from time to time:

Consequences of my actions

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For your aunt who needs to be reminded about how many glasses she's had:

Brilliant ideas I had while drinking wine

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For your boss who needs a reminder that not every memo has to be a meeting:

Meetings that could have been emails

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For your co-worker who has studied for a degree in the art of doing nothing:

Things I need to get done but probably won't

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For your grandpa who keeps asking what your name is again:

Shit I have to write down because I'm old

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For your mom who's never had "anything better to do" than bake a cake for your baseball team's fundraiser.

My cheerfully cynical to-do list

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For your friend who has an answer to just about anything:

My list of things I was right about

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For your overachieving co-worker who'll likely end up being your boss one day:

My plans to take over the company

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For your colleague who "loooves" those long meetings without an agenda or resolution.

Notes from the meeting that solved nothing and ended late

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For your friend who hasn't given a fuck in decades:

My archive of flying fucks I don't give

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For that friend who talks the talk and walks the walk:

List of people who underestimated me and how that worked out for them

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For your dad who has his best ideas during a private session in the morning:

Brilliant ideas I had while pooping

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The festival of lights ...and laughs

If you’ve made it this far, you’re officially ahead in the game of giving. You’ve dodged the “gift card and socks” trap and are now armed with exactly the right amount of witty, bold and borderline-irreverent to take your gifts from meh to memorable.

Choose one of our top picks above, choose a notebook type, color (blue, obviously), pick your recipient’s favorite inside pages, and watch the reactions unfold. Or browse our full collection of funny gift ideas, perfect for Hanukkah and beyond.

Happy Hanukkah and may your notebook be the talk of eight nights (and beyond).