Sabbath Candles

JesusBoat.com is your on-line resource for Sabbath Candles and Hanukkah Candles! Sabbath candles are lit every Friday night at sundown. Once Sabbath candles are lit, they cannot be extinguished, the Sabbath candles must burn out by themselves. It is customary to light two Sabbath candles, however, some families have the mother light a pair and all the daughters light a pair. Hanukkah candles are lilt each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. When the Temple in Jerusalem was rededicated, there was only enough holy oil for one day. But miraculously, the oil burned for eight days until more holy oil could be produced. Each Hanukkah candle lit represents one day of the miracle. Hanukkah candles come in a variety of colors. Lighting the Hanukkah candles and the Sabbath candles shows a connection to the commandments and miracles of the Almighty.