The Ultimate Guide to Afikomen Gift Ideas

You’ve been waiting for this part to come. Now is the time to prepare for it and do the shopping. Each year, the afikomen is hidden either by adult or child, it depends on the family’s custom. Whoever finds the afikomen, gets a prize! It can be something small or big, depending on how old the child/adult is and each family’s traditions. Continue reading for some ideas on what to get the afikomen finder!

If the afikomen finder is a child, you are better off purchasing toys or something fun to do during Chol HaMoed Pesach. Think of a ticket to Disneyland, SeaWorld, Knotts Berry Farm, or Six Flags. If the child is a boy, think of trucks, cars, Legos, Magna-Tiles, superheroes figures, superhero coloring books, stickers, and so on. If your child is a bit older, you can get him his favorite book, sports related activities, board games, a scooter, or bike. It really does depend on the age of your child, so be sure to keep that in mind. If the child is a girl, think of dolls, dollhouses, teddy bears, stickers, and more. If she is older, you can purchase jewelry sets, rainbow looms, makeup sets, kiddy high heels, pens, purse, personalized pillow or blanket, clothing, and more. Amazon has amazing present ideas for all ages. Simply search “presents for a 10-year-old girl” or “presents for an 8-year-old boy”. Or just simply Google, there are loads of ideas online. You can shop on Amazon, Target, Walmart, Shein to list some examples. Furthermore, you know your child best, you know if they would appreciate a prize or spending a day out with you. Or better yet, ask them what they want to make sure no one is being disappointed.

There are countless ideas out there for the female adult afikomen finder. Firstly, think about food. Everyone loves food, no one will be disappointed in receiving food. Whether it be a pastry, a full-on meal, or just salad, I am sure it’ll be appreciated. Or you can purchase a gift card to a restaurant or cafe so she can pick out what she wants to order, without worrying about the price. Gift cards to clothing shops or random stores in the mall is a wonderful idea as well. A manicure and pedicure will work well too. Think flowers, once again, it depends on the person, so really try, and think about what they will appreciate.

If the afikomen finder is a male adult, think massage, barbershop experience, food gift card, alcohol, or wine, a comfortable robe, and so on. I think everyone will be satisfied with a massage or anything that involves self-care where someone else is doing it for you. If you need assistance thinking of an idea, think about your spouse’s love language. If your spouse’s love language is an act of service, they may be happy if you help at home doing the dishes, making dinner, or putting the kids to bed. If presents are their love language, purchase any of the gifts listed above or do an online search. If they appreciate quality time, go to a cafe together, a walk, or spend an evening together during an activity.

At the end of the day, you are rewarding the adult or child who finds the special afikomen. Make it something memorable and something exciting so that each Pesach there is excitement surrounding this mitzvah. If your family does not participate in this activity or does not give gifts to whoever finds the afikomen, you can start this year. It does not need to be something huge and extravagant. Rather, it can be something small and meaningful. It is nice to take an ordain mitzvah and make it exciting!