Traditions create a sense of comfort and belonging, especially during challenging and unusual times, like the #pandemicholidays of 2020. Holiday traditions and customs reinforce values and create lasting memories with family and friends. That’s why today’s answer to “how are you going to make the holidays special this year?” is particularly sweet. Everyone knows the eGifter Marketplace is flush with hundreds of gifting options. There, you’ll discover hundreds of retail branded gift cards — all holiday shopper certified. 🛍 As the Jewish Festival of Chanukah begins, let the sweet treat gift cards roll! Yes, indeed — we’re talking about jelly donuts. They’re a Chanukah gift card tradition. 

A Chanukah Gift Card Tradition

Why Jelly Donuts on Chanukah?

The Jewish holiday of Chanukah celebrates victory over a tyrant king and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. After the Temple was destroyed, there was one cruse of pure oil that should have kept the menorah lit for just one day. But, miraculously, the oil and light lasted for 8 days. Long story short, it was one cruse of oil that ignited the Chanukah miracle. So, each December, we celebrate the “festival of lights” to represent light that shines on all future generations. We actively participate by spinning dreidels, lighting menorahs to enjoy foods cooked in oil. So, there you have it — the donut!

The Best Jelly Donuts Around

At eGifter, we have the recipe for great gifts for any holiday. As you know, we sell gift cards galore. It’s easy and fun to make this years’s holiday cozy and bright, whether you celebrate religiously, spiritually or neither! Send them gift cards for jelly donuts — and bring on the smiles, comfort and memories.

• Dunkin’ – Making people smile on Chanukah and all year long  
• Krispy Kreme — Sweet treats for delicious traditions 

“Sufganiyot” — The Jelly Donut Tradition

No matter what holiday you observe, it’s always fun and interesting to trace back the origin of traditions. The more holiday history we know, the more connected and joyful we can be.

• Time Magazine Explains the History – Why Jelly Doughnuts Are Eaten During Hanukkah
• Martha Stewart Offers the Recipe – Hanukkah Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts) 
• Pinterest Shares Crafts for Kids – A Dreidel Eating a Jelly Donut
• Britannica Teaches Us More: Uncover the history of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights

This holiday season, we continue to challenge ourselves with the question: “How can we help make the holidays special this year?” The discovery continues! Clearly, the number one priority is to stay healthy and safe. Today’s tip: Add a regular exercise regimen — and encourage your housemates to join you. A sure fire way to make the holidays feel special is to treat yourself special. Benefits include stress reduction, weight loss and increased strength. Getting your fitness on is a productive way to pass the time (and skip the cookies), safely at home. So, for today’s “special holidays” plug, put little extra oomph, and ohm, in your life with gift cards. Namaset Safe with gift cards!

Get Fit. And Namaste Safe with Gift Cards

If you’re looking for some shopping and gifting inspiration, look no further than eGifter.com. We have all the best retail brands for workout gear, sports equipment and exercise apparel. The extra motivation through a special delivery of a fitness category gift card, might be just the push your loved one needs to walk, run or pose. Check out Lululemon, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods, to name just a few.

• Exercise boosts the immune system: Research indicates that regular exercise benefits our immune system, to potentially fight off infections — including COVID-19.

• Exercise reduces anxiety and stress: Get going! Walking, hiking, planking and even simple routines for deep breathing are proven mood-boosters and mind relaxers. 

• Exercise with family and housemates: Get together safely with those inside your “bubble”. Challenge each other by inventing workout routines and be sure to turn up the volume on the playlist you’re curating in the process.

• Exercise can be done virtually: From Pilates to strength training, from yoga to dance, you can workout solo or with friends, virtually. The trick is to get started. Like, now!

In a nutshell, it’s beginning to look a lot like FITmas!  

So, keep fit and namaste safe this holiday season…with fitness gift cards from eGifter!

There’s no denying that things are different this holiday season. Sure, everyone is spending more time at home this year. Agreed, the holidays are going to be unusual. But even though ’tis the season’ of social distancing, it does not mean that we have to skip the fun and festivities. There are memories to be made and blessings to be counted! No matter our circumstances, there is always something to be grateful for.

At eGifter, we are seizing the opportunity to create a season of joy that has meaning for everyone. As a community, we can discover and share wonderful ways to whip up festivities and celebration. So, each day from now until Christmas Eve, we invite you to join us! Together, we’ll invent and share creative ways to make the most of your 2020 holidays with eGifter and gift cards. On social, we’ll share the best ideas, both ours AND yours, with the hashtag #PandemicHolidays. We’ll look for your ideas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (please tag #pandemicholidays and @egifter). If you get caught being fun, you may get a little holiday cheer from eGifter!

Here’s a Preview of What’s Ahead…

To make the most of your 2020 holidays with eGifter

• Gather housemates, get a home improvement project going (take pics!)
• Baking night at the old homestead (indulge a little 😊 )
• Family outdoor adventure day (in case you indulge too much!)
• Hobby days — get that gadget you always wanted to play with
• Stage a selfie photo shoot and get crafty with frames-for-gifts
• Out of the Closet Day — to fill in those wardrobe gaps
• Couch Potato Day — one wishlist makes a streaming content marathon
• Game night — and don’t forget takeout for dinner
• And much more…

As everyone knows, gift cards are our bag. So naturally, each festivity will feature the one(s) that can transform an idea into reality. As you shop for your loved ones this year, giftcards from eGifter will truly help you deliver on the holiday spirit. 

Happy Holidays, from the eGifter family to yours!

As the holidays draw near, the need for “special” is palpable. This is the year when nothing less than Extra Special will do. As a one-stop-shop for hundreds of great retail brands, restaurants and experiences, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect gift. Not sure which brand? No problem. The eGifter Choice Card lets them purchase the gift card(s) they want most. But, more than that, great gifters want to add an extra special touch this year. When purchasing gift cards as gifts to others, it needs to be dramatic and memorable (and simple!) So today, take advantage of great Cyber Monday retail deals by gifting with a personal touch. Your friends and family will appreciate getting a gift card so they can stack the savings. To get the best Cyber Monday deals around, you’ve got until midnight tonight, so don’t delay. Ready, set, gift!

Great gifters love eGifter.com for more than the great selection and easy-to-use personalization features. The savings of time and effort gives hours back to your life. Consider that the few minutes shopping for a digital gift card that can be sent by text, email or print delivery means this: You never have to stand in long lines, wrestle with gift wrap or scan racks of in-store greeting cards again. Today is Cyber Monday! Now’s the time to say it with a personalized gift, the eGifter way.

Gifting with a Personal Touch

Express yourself in words…

• Your personal written sentiments let them know how you feel.

…AND images!

• Upload a photograph and take a moment to crop it so that it renders just right.

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• Or, record a video greeting right now! If you prefer to upload a video file, go for it! The feeling they’ll get when your gift is opened will be nothing short of amazing.

Choose Your Occasion and Greeting Card….

Select from a vast list of milestone events

Within the occasion, choose your preferred greeting card design

And There You Have it — EXTRA SPECIAL!

They’ll receive a link to an animated envelope (via email or text)

Pressing “Play” Reveals Your Personalized Gift and Greeting

From here, your lucky recipient follows the claim path to the valued gift card, which they’ll apply to a retail purchase. It’s a gift that will be remembered and appreciated for a long time to come. 

The delight has been delivered. 🙂 Now that you know what it takes to create a special gift with a personal touch, go ahead and take advantage of Cyber Monday. Send them some extra love wrapped around a fantastic gift card — and make this year the extra special experience they need and deserve.