2006-11-27 03:54:09 · 7 answers · asked by wildspirit27 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The Christmas Candle Bridge usually has 7 candles, I am a Christian but I do not know why, but it is not a Jewish Menorah.
The Menorah is lit on the eight nights of Chanukah, commemorating the miracle at the Temple in Jerusalem. Since the Chanukah lights are not to be used for any work, Menorahs have a ninth candle on them, called the Shamash, used to light the other candles.
2006-11-27 09:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jewish menorahs have 7 candles. I've never seen a Christmas arch anywhere.
2006-11-27 17:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the seven candles signify the seven churches. In the book of Revelation(bible) God writes to all the Seven churches. That's why i think there are seven candles.
2006-11-27 12:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Hadassah R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always assumed they were 'stolen' from the Jewish like others suggested, Channukah is often celebrated at this time of year and the two religions are closely related
2006-11-28 03:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sign of frienship
2006-11-27 12:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Andy P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the origins is Hebrew,
but the Scandinavians have something like it as a welcoming/good luck thing.
2006-11-27 12:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats jewish, and they dont celebrate christmas
2006-11-27 11:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋