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How many days are the candles lit in Hanukkah?
Candles are lit for all 8 nights of Hanukkah.
Who asks why we light eight candles instead of seven candles on Hanukkah?
Hanukkah commemorates this miracle with the lighting of candles on eight successive nights. A Hanukkah menorah, with nine branches instead of the seven on a regular menorah, is used for this purpose. Eight of the candles are lit one by one on each night of Hanukkah, and the ninth candle, known as the shamash, is lit every night and used to kindle the other candles.The Beis Yosef has a famous question: Why do we light for eight nights, if the miracle of Hanukkah is that the oil lasted for seven extra nights? (There are many answers given to this question. Many as in over one hundred!)
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 proper noun is celebrated for eight nights?
Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days.
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.
For how many days are Hanukkah candles lit?
Eight days
What holiday lasts for eight days and involves the lighting of eight candles?
None. But Hanukkah involves the lighting of NINE candles during eight days.
What are some lights and candles of Hanukkah?
the menorah and the nine candles are on it. the middle one lights the other eight.
Does Hanukkah have anything to do with Jesus Christ?
The miracle of the Oil burning for 8 consecutive nights when there was only enough oil for one.Hanukkah commemorates this miracle with the lighting of candles on eight successive nights. A Hanukkah menorah, with nine branches instead of the seven on a regular menorah, is used for this purpose. Eight of the candles are lit one by one on each night of Hanukkah, and the ninth candle, known as the shamash, is lit every night and used to kindle the other candles. The key word here is miracle and in the Jewish faith that was performed by God.
What is the total number of candles lit during Hanukkah?
44 candles total. Two are lit the first night (1 + the helper candle). Three on the second night (2 + the helper). And so on. After eight nights: 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 44 That is why Hanukkah candles come 44 to a box.
What did the seven candles stand for?
The eight nights the candles kept burning for the people in the hide out
What are some recipes for Hanukkah day?
There is no such thing as "Hanukkah day". Hanukkah lasts eight days and eight nights. Traditional foods include jelly donuts and potato pancakes.
