Candles are used to light jack-o'lantern.
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The candle that is used to light all of the other Chanukkah candles is a Shamash.
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The candle used to light the other candles on a channukiah is called a 'shamash'.
Originally, root vegetables sucha s turnips, parsnips, and potatoes were used. In America, the pumpkin was used instead as time went on because it was larger and easier to carve.
The shamash.
The candle used to light the other candles on the menorah or chanukiah is called the shamash.
A Hanukkah menorah, also known as a Hanukiah, has nine branches instead of the usual seven branches of a traditional menorah. The extra socket is for the Shamash, which is the servant candle used to kindle the other candles. Each night of Hanukkah, one additional candle is lit, so the Shamash is used to light the other candles without diminishing their importance.
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The candle is a way of light. Light is used as a symbol of happiness and joy.
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.
The shamash (helper or attendant) is used to light the Hanukkah menorah or hanukiyah.