Candle-bridges are common Christmas decorations, especially on windows, but I can't find out what they signify for Christians, and on TV I saw an Iranian Jewish man with one in his room, but if they are a Jewish symbol why are they used for Christmas? (This is a serious research question, please don't fill up all the answers with stupid jokes if you don't know the answer!)
2006-10-14 23:33:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks, but it's not a Menorah I meant, I know that is a traditional candlestick. The candle-bridge is like a curved or stepped base with I think 7 candles in, the highest in the middle.
2006-10-18 07:33:30 · update #1
I don't know what "candle bridge" is, but I guess you mean the Jewish "Menorah" (http://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%94), or "Chanukkiyah" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanukkiyah).
Both are Jewish symbols.
2006-10-17 06:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by yotg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I think you are referring to the electric candle bridges/arch used in the UK and many European countries at Christmas time. It is not an Menorah but does have similar elements. It is most likely Swedish in origin and was uses as a way to help light the way to church. Here is a link to an article explaining some of its history. https://semiswede.com/2011/12/21/bringing-light-to-the-dark/
2016-12-11 16:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by Rhonda 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋