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[WORKING GAL]

@just bee- The "menorah" in this photo only has 7 candles not the traditional 8.  Chanukah is traditionally 8 days and so is the chanukah menorah. 

[just bee]

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@WORKING GAL wrote:

@just bee- The "menorah" in this photo only has 7 candles not the traditional 8.  Chanukah is traditionally 8 days and so is the chanukah menorah. 

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@WORKING GAL 

Good catch.  I was distracted by the food.

[just bee]

You’re probably familiar with the 9-branched menorah used on Hanukkah, which has historically been made using various shapes and materials, but did you know there is another, even older and more traditional type of Jewish candleholder?

In addition to being a representation of the original Temple menorah, the Talmud also describes the 7-branched menorah as a symbol of human wisdom and enlightenment. Other traditional Jewish interpretations see it as a symbol of God’s Creation of the world, with its six curved branches representing the six days of creation while the center seventh branch stands for the seventh day, Shabbat.

Throughout Jewish history, the 9-branched Hanukkah menorah has become the more popular piece of Judaica in Jewish homes – since it’s necessary for observing the Hanukkah rituals.

-- The Seven-Branched Menorah, Explained

[Q-Checker]

@elated  Thank you for the more extensive history and description of Hanukkah. I think it will help dispel some of the notions that "Hanukkah is the Jewish Christmas." And ... an early Hag Hanukkah Sameach !