The Candles of Hanukkah

Hanukkah lasts for eight nights.

For each night of Hanukkah a candle is lit on the menorah, the candle holder. There are places on the menorah for eight candles, and an additional place for the Shamash, the candle used to light the other candles.

On the first night of Hanukkah, the Shamash is lit, and it is used to light the first candle. Both candles are allowed to burn down until they are gone.

On the second night, using fresh candles, the new Shamash is lit, then the first and second candles are lit. These are burned down until they are gone.

This pattern is followed through the eight nights of Hanukkah. Each night fresh candles are used. A new candle is added to the menorah and they all burn down until they are gone.

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