The Chanukah Menorah is lit by the head of each household.
In some households, every person in the house lights their own Menorah. In other families, only the children light it.
Hanukkah-menorahs may be any color.
Paper cutouts in the shapes of menorahs and cruses of oil.
You'd expect to see menorahs in the windows of Jewish homes.
No, the menorah (candle-holder for eight candles) is used only during Hanukkah. However, two candles are lit before nightfall, as is done on the eve of every Shabbat and festival.For more about the Seder, and for more about Hanukkah, see their links: About the SederAbout Hanukkah
There is no city that is called the city of lights during Hanukkah. Paris is called the city of lights, but that has nothing to do with Hanukkah.
Many Orthodox Jews use menorahs that burn olive oil.
Hanukkah decorations can include everything from the Star of David to menorahs, dreidel cookies and candles. Party City, Windy City Novelties and Century Novelty have inexpensive decorations and toys for Hanukkah.
See the attached Related Link. The original menorah (candelabra) was in the Holy Temple (Exodus ch.25). It burned olive oil. Our menorahs may burn olive oil or candles; they are lit on Hanukkah. Menorahs are sometimes placed in synagogues year-round (though there's no obligation). These may use candles or electric lights.
The Festival of Lights
The holiday is called Channukah (Hanukkah).
There are only 2 name: Hanukkah and Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is the only name for Hanukkah, but it is sometimes called the Festival of Lights by non-Jews.