Sorry was gone for the weekend.
Dress reasonably well. Khaki pants and a button down shirt (or sweater) is generally good enough for most situations unless told otherwise.
Usually Hanukkah is a gift giving holiday, if it's a known number of people it's best to bring something for each, assuming a small number. If it's just one family a small family gift would be good, perhaps a board game. Gelt is ok, but usually the kids will already have plenty. If you can find them I might suggest a few Pez dispensers, it's a toy, and a treat, kind of fun little gifts for kids.
Skip on bringing the wine, and do NOT offer to open any bottles of wine already there. Feel free to help if asked, but do not offer. Oddly enough kosher wines opened by a non jew are considered non kosher. Many won't follow this practice, but its best to avoid.
Jewish wines are typically VERY sweet, sip slow to avoid being shocked by the taste if you've never had one.
Expect a very short prayer, possibly some songs, and usually a very good meal
Enjoy, it's a happy occasion, but a very minor jewish holiday, don't worry about most faux pas, they will expect you not to know to much, they may not know the history much themselves to be honest.
Basically don't open wine unless asked, don't blow out the candles, a small gift is nice, don't go overboard on that, and have fun.
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