There are two forms of the Menorah.
Chanukah Menorah
After the defiling of the Temple by the Greeks, during its rededication someone found some unsullied olive oil with which to light the Menorah. There was only enough oil to burn for one day, but it miraculously lasted for 8 days. This miracle is symbolized by the eight candles of the Hannukah menorah.
This type of menorah is called a Hanukkah-menorah or a Chanukiah.
The Temple Menorah
The Temple menorah had seven branches. Its form is commanded in The Bible in Exodus 25:31-40. The meaning of the form is up to religious exegesis (interpretation) as the Bible does not explicitly explain why there are seven branches.
A depiction of the Temple menorah is often used as a Jewish symbol of affiliation and faith.
Answer:
They symbolize the oil lamps of the Menorah in the Holy Temple and the eight days of the Hanukkah-miracle.
Each candle represents each of the 8 days of Hanukkah.
Each day of Hanukkah, an additional candle is lit on the menorah.
a menorah is a candle holder. You can't eat on it.
there is one main candle in the center, then four on ether side to represent the 8 days the oil lasted.
a candle
ordinary wax.
there are nine.
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.
It is called the Shamash. It is used to light all of the other candles on the Menorah or Chanukiah.
The middle candle of the menorah, called the shamash, is used to light the other candles. It symbolizes the idea of spreading light to others and serving as a helper or servant.
A menorah can have any design or words on it. It depends on the menorah. There is no rule about this.
The ninth candle in the menorah is called the Shamash (or "helper" in English.)