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I think this question is really about lighting candles, not liking them. Jews light Hanukkah candles to commemorate the legendary event of the miracle of the container of oil. According to the Talmud (Shabbat 21b), at the re-dedication following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flames in the Temple (Exodus ch.25) for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, which was the length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate fresh olive oil.
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What are some Hanukkah CANDLES?
any candles can be hanukkah candles, as long as they fit in the Chanukiah (Hanukkah menorah) and burn at least 1/2 hour.
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
What is a Hanukkah light?
It's actually candles. There are eight candles and they are usually white. The Menorah is what holds the candles in place for Hanukkah. there are no specific candles. The Menorah is usually gold and is shaped like an upside down rainbow w/ 4 lines making up the rainbow. On each end of the curved line there is a candle holder for each candle.
Who asks why do you light eight candles instead of seven on Hanukkah?
You light 9 candles on Hanukkah, and there is no tradition of asking why, unless there are guests in the home who don't know about Hanukkah.
What are the Hanukkah candles' colors?
No specific colors are mentioned for Hanukkah in Jewish law.See also:More about Hanukkah
How many candles do you need in total to celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah lasts 8 days. 44 candles are needed.
When to place candles in hanukkiah menorah?
The candles are put into the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah-menorah) starting on the first evening) of Hanukkah. The candles are lit in the early evening after sunset or later.
How Hanukkah people use long candles?
There is no such thing as "Hanukkah People". People who celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah are called Jewish people. And there are no Jewish rituals that refer to "long" candles.
What holds 8 candles?
The hanukkiah, also called Hanukkah-menorah, is a candelabra that holds 9 candles and is used for the holiday of Hanukkah.
What holidays do you light candles?
Hanukkah is one holiday in which you would light candles.
What is the traditional color of the menorah candles?
There are no traditional colors for Hanukkah candles. They can be anything.
How many candles does it take to observe Hanukkah?
It takes a total of 44 candles
