▷ How To Place Hanukkah Candles?

Hanukkah is here and that means one thing – it is time to light up the Hanukkah candles! Lighting the candles is a key tradition of the festival, and it is important to do it correctly. In this article, you will learn how to place the Hanukkah candles on the candelabra correctly.

Firstly, it is important that the Hanukkah candles are placed in the correct direction. For the first night, start from the far right side of the candelabra and place the candle there. Each night, another candle is added to the left of the burning one. It is important to note that the Hanukkah candles should be lit from right to left, so the new candle should always be lit first, before the current candle.

Table of Contents

1 Wax and Wick
- 1.1 Wick and Wax
2 Lighting the Candles
3 Blessing the Candles

Wax and Wick

Wick and Wax

When placing the Hanukkah candles, make sure that the wick of each one is properly positioned before lighting. The wick should be placed in the center of the wax and then the candle should be placed in the candle holder on the candelabra. This is so that the flame of the candles do not spread out of their holders and so that the wax does not drip down onto the other candles.

Lighting the Candles

Once all the candles have been placed correctly, it is time to light them. It is traditional to light one candle on the first night, two on the second night, and so on until all eight have been lit. The candles should be lit from right to left, with the new candle being lit first before the current burning one. This is so that the flame is always lit from right to left, the way it is traditionally done.

Blessing the Candles

Finally, after the candles have been lit, it is important to recite a blessing for each one. The blessing is traditional to say out loud, and usually includes thanking God for allowing the Jewish people to once again reclaim the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. After the blessing has been said, it is time to enjoy the Hanukkah candles and the special festival.

In conclusion, learning how to place Hanukkah candles on the candelabra correctly is a key step in being able to properly celebrate the festival. By starting from the right and then lighting from right to left, along with properly placing the wicks and wax, it is easy to ensure that the candles will be lit correctly. Once they have been lit, saying a blessing for each candle is also important in order to properly celebrate the Festival of Lights.

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Last update 2023-11-27. Price and product availability may change.