Happy Hanukkah

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Happy Hanukkah! :heart:

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I could be wrong here, but I think the 7 candle one is for Kwanza?

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Well, I don’t know what Kwanza is, but in my country (north Europe) Christians (most people are Lutheran here) use the 7-arm candelabra (usually an electric one) as a Christmas decoration. This symbol comes from Judaism, so I was wondering what the difference is (in Judaism; I have only ever seen the 7-branch one used by Christians).

Checking Wikipedia now:

Menorah may refer to:

  • Candelabra:
    • Menorah (Temple), a seven-lamp candelabrum used in the ancient Tabernacle in the desert, the Temple in Jerusalem, and synagogues
    • Menorah (Hanukkah) or ḥanukkiah, a nine-lamp candelabrum used on the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah

I guess I have answered my question?

(I would have linked to Wikipedia, but I’m not allowed!)

-A.

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