Some families exchange presents, and some do not. Gift giving is most common among American and Canadian Jews, but it's a non-Orthodox practice that only started a few decades ago due to influence from Christmas.
If gifts are exchanged, they are usually given each night during the 8 nights of the holiday. There is no rule about how many presents are given each night, but it is often 1 per night.
The only traditional gift during Hanukkah is the money or chocolate coins given to children.
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