1. Try Some Symbols

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Just like most other holidays, Hanukkah has several icons that go with it, so using them for your Hanukkah nail art is a fabulous idea.

2. Lots of Blue

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Blue is one of the traditional colors for Hanukkah, so blue nail polish in several shades really gets the job done.

3. Gold and White

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Of course you can't go wrong using gold and white too. Look at how cute that tiny dreidel is.

4. Candles

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When it comes to Hannukah nail art, you can't go wrong with candles.

5. Glitter and Sparkle

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There's always room for glitter on your nail art.

6. Matte Finish

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Usually I like shiny nail polish better, but the matte color of these is the perfect backdrop for hand painting Hanukkah designs.

7. Gold and Blue

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I really like how the blue color allows the gold to stand out. The menorahs are really cute too!

8. Hebrew Symbols

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Adding Hebrew symbols to your Hannukah nail art is a great idea.

9. Get Really Intricate

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I don't have this kind of skill, but if you do, create a really gorgeous design like these. Awesome, right?

10. Covered with Shine

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Once you have your Hanukkah patterns in place, finish the look with a coat of glitter or sheen to make them really stand out.

11. Matzah Nails

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This is really different, but pretty clever if you ask me. Just be ready to make a lot of explanations.

12. Puffy Paint

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Many nail art designs use flat nail polish, but nail art pens that create a raised pattern are pretty great too.

13. Stripes and Colors

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I love how this nail art utilizes both the light blue and the dark blue of Hanukkah. The silver ties it all together really well.

14. Hanukkah Nail Art Decals

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If you're anything like me, nail art is too hard and time consuming. With decals like these, you can still enjoy the trend with ease.

15. White Background

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White nail polish makes the perfect backdrop for your Hanukkah designs.

16. Simple Blue and Gold

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This design still makes use of the Hanukkah colors, but isn't as elaborate as some of the other ones on this list.

17. Elegant Blue and Gold

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What a sophisticated way to celebrate Hannukah.

18. Hanukkah Color Blocking

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This is a subtle Hanukkah design that can also be wintery and fun when the holidays are over.

19. Dreidel Nails

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It wouldn't be Hanukkah without a dreidel so putting some on your nails is really fun.

20. Tiny Stars and Dots

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Don't you just love this idea? The stars are adorable and the dots add flair at the same time.

Do you do nail art? I have to admit that I'm not at all good at it, although I do love admiring other people's efforts. Will you try any of these patterns of Hanukkah this year?