posted on Dec, 26 2024 @ 07:20 PM
a reply to:
Naftalin
Hi, each night of Hanukkah, we light candles in a menorah, lighting one candle the first night, two the second night, and so on, until all eight
nights have concluded.
Every night we give a present or receive.
Hanukkah celebrates the "miracle of the oil," where a small amount of oil, only enough to light the Temple menorah for one day, it lasted eight days.
This is why we have eight days of candles.
When I was younger my parents made it a bigger deal. My 16 year old understands but would rather be out with friends.
To me it’s a no pressure way of life!
Thank you for asking!