13 Pretty Ways To Decorate Your Hanukkah Table

Tie a few leafed branches into a Star of David shape for an inexpensive addition to your Hanukkah table. It makes a gorgeous statement atop bright plates and plain white cloth napkins ($10, Target). To make it, trim extra leaves from the stems, leaving a few leaves just at the tips. Stem-color twine keeps everything in place.

Go for bold when shopping for a table runner and napkins. Tie-dyed designs make food and dishes pop, especially when paired with solid whites and blues. At the center of the table, a seasonal flower assortment (ours includes white calla lilies, seeded eucalyptus, and purple fountaingrass) sits in a shallow decorative tray ($30, Target) so that it can be easily moved aside.

Add a personal touch to your Hanukkah table with these DIY napkin rings. To give the napkin ring a 3D effect, hand draw the Star of David, then use a crafts knife ($5, Michaels) to cut out half the shape and fold along the centerline.

This DIY faux-marble menorah is made with a separate concrete base for each candle. Spread the candles down the table for a lengthy centerpiece, or display all together in the center. We chose blue and white to dye our concrete, but you can pick any color scheme.

Skip purchasing dishes specifically for the holiday. Breathe new life into a plain white serving tray or cake pedestal with strips of foil tape ($3, Walmart). Cut strips thin and lay in Star of David pattern. To create sharp points, cut ends of the tape at an angle. When the treats are finished, the tape peels off effortlessly.

Pretty, sparkling candles stand at attention in the center of your Hanukkah table. More foil tape and small glass cups do the legwork for this gorgeous centerpiece.

Lighten up Hanukkah's traditional color scheme by introducing the signature blue in small doses, such as a casual striped cotton tablecloth, a star-embroidered napkin, and everyday china. Scatter the table with clear votive holders ($1, Michaels) filled with candles or white carnations.

For a unique place card, set a small frame with each person's name on silver-and-blue wrapped boxes. This is a quick and easy way to add a personalized element to your table.

While waiting for hot latkes, guests can play for foil-wrapped chocolate gelt. Display by dressing pewter plates with blue napkins and sprinkling a few chocolates and small silver trinkets on top. In the center of the table, a dramatic silver candleholder flickers to attention.

Break out the fine china and crystal for an elegant Hanukkah evening celebration. On top of the formal place setting, present each guest with a thoughtful gift wrapped in rich blue and gold.

Ribbon is an inexpensive embellishment that adds the perfect touch. Run a scarf of pretty blues down the center of the table, then tie blue-and-white napkins at each place setting with ribbon featuring a decorative edge of beads and coins. Wrap small plastic boxes with pieces of decorative ribbon and fill them with foil-wrapped chocolate coins ($10, Party City).

For a unique menorah, set glass tea-light holders on a tray with a single taper candle in the center. Fill the tea-light holders with water (add blue food coloring for an extra-festive touch) and secure the candleholders to the tray with double-stick tape so they don't shift around.

These elegant holiday table accessories treat your guests to a feast for the eyes. Woven strips of cloth give the place mat a rich texture. The coordinating napkin further sets off each place setting.