A menorah is also called a “Hanukkiyah”
Each night of Chanukah, we light an additional candle to indicate the growing miracle of each successive night. On the first night, we light the shamash (helper) and use it to light one additional candle. On night two, we light the shamash, plus two candles, and so on until the final night when we have a hanukkiyah full of light. It is traditional to place the hanukkiyah on or near a window, so it can be seen from the street.
Type of Custom:
Shabbat Blessings
Holiday/Event: Chanukah
Source:
Custom & Craft
