I compared Target's and Walmart's Hanukkah sections, and Walmart's quirky items are perfect for Hanukkah parties

Talia LakritzDec 1, 2021, 22:05 IST

I compared Target's and Walmart's Hanukkah sections.Talia Lakritz/Insider

I went to Target and Walmart the night before Hanukkah began to compare their Hanukkah sections.
It took three Target employees to find the small selection at the store I visited in New Jersey.

My first stop for Hanukkah shopping was Target in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Target in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The Target had a giant holiday section with aisles of seasonal items, but I didn't see any Hanukkah supplies there.

Target's holiday section.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Another Target employee suggested trying a different holiday display near the household essentials, but there was no sign of Hanukkah there, either.

A holiday display at Target.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Finally, a third Target employee looked up where to find the Hanukkah shelves and located them tucked away at the end of an aisle.

Target's Hanukkah section.Talia Lakritz/Insider

They had a plethora of gold menorahs retailing for $15, as well as candles.

Menorahs for sale at Target.Talia Lakritz/Insider

The Hanukkah section featured a dreidel game set for $5.

A dreidel game kit.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Target also had chocolate coins known as Hanukkah gelt.

Hanukkah gelt.Talia Lakritz/Insider

They even had a "Mitzvah Moose," a blue stuffed animal with light-up candles on its antlers.

A "Mitzvah Moose."Talia Lakritz/Insider

While Target had all of the Hanukkah essentials, I found the Hanukkah shelves to be pretty sparse.

Hanukkah mugs.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Next, I drove a little further down the road to Walmart.

Walmart in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.Talia Lakritz/Insider

There were a few Hanukkah-themed items scattered around the store, but a Walmart employee promptly directed me to the Hanukkah shelves amid the seasonal products.

Hanukkah socks at Walmart.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Walmart's Hanukkah section was also small, but it appeared to be better stocked than the one at the Target I had visited.

Walmart's Hanukkah section.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Walmart's silver menorahs appeared to be inspired by tree trunks.

A silver menorah at Walmart.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Walmart also had a portable electric menorah for those who might be traveling during the holiday.

A portable menorah.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Hanukkah-themed stemless glasses, which were actually plastic, retailed for $1.97.

A plastic "Happy Hanukkah" cup.Talia Lakritz/Insider

Walmart's Hanukkah section had tons of holiday decor, which I didn't find at the Target I visited.

Hanukkah decor.Talia Lakritz/Insider

This 6-foot Hanukkah banner cost $4.97.