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Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts for eight days. The Hebrew calendar does not line up with the western calendar because it has a completely different leap year system that can shift holidays each year by to 11-28 days.
Here are the coinciding secular dates for the upcoming years. The candle lightings begin on the evening BEFORE the first date:
2011: December 20-28
2012: December 8-16
2013: November 27-December 5
2014: December 16-24
2015: December 6-14
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What does each candle stand for on Hanukkah?
each candle stands for one day of the miracle of Hanukkah, except for the Shamash (9th candle) which is just a helper candle used to light the others.
Which to light first Hanukkah Candles or Yahrzeit Candle?
If you light the yahrzeit candle before it's time to light the Hanukkah-menorah, you may light the yahrzeit candle first. Otherwise, once it's past sunset, you should wait until about 20 minutes after sunset, light the Hanukkah-menorah, and afterwards light the yahrzeit candle.
Do you light the candle on the 1st night of Hanukkah?
Yes, you light candles on ALL 8 nights of Hanukkah.
What is the best day to light a white candle?
On Hanukkah there is no tradition concerning the color of the candles. Any color is okay.
What is lit to represent each day of Hanukkah?
Each day of Hanukkah, an additional candle is lit on the menorah.
What happens at sundown on the first day on Hanukkah?
Sundown on the night entering the first day is when Hanukkah begins, and the first candle is lit (plus the helper-candle).
What are the candles that are lit at Hanukkah called?
The Hanukkah candles don't have names, except for referring to them generically, as neirot Hanukkah (candles of Hanukkah). The one candle which does have a name is the extra one, used to light the others, which is called the shamash (helper).See also:More about Hanukkah
How many candles are used during Hanukkah?
The Hanukkah-menorah holds eight candles. Each night, there is one other candle to the side, which is used to light the others. See also:More about Hanukkah
What is the name of the candle used to light the other candles on Hanukkah?
It is called the shamash (servant). See also:More about Hanukkah
What is the name of the special candle used at Hanukkah?
The candle used to light the other candles on the menorah or chanukiah is called the shamash.
What type of candle do you use to light the Hanukkah-menorah?
Any candle is acceptable. Some prefer tapers made of beeswax.
Why do you use a nine branched candlestick in Hanukkah?
Eight for the eight days of Hanukkah. The ninth is for the helper-candle used to light the others.
