The most famous symbol of Hanukkah is the hanukkiah, the nine-branched candelabra which is lit each night, and can often be seen in house windows. Hanukkah celebrations are centred around lighting ...

This year, Hanukkah was celebrated Dec. 10-18. The menorah lights signify the miracle of the oil in the darkness. The menorah is a symbol of when the Jewish people retook the temple of Jerusalem.