2006-12-20 02:25:26 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
It lasts 8 days and 8 nights.
This is how long a small vial of oil lasted in the temple to keep the eternal flame lit.
2006-12-20 02:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
8 days. The menorah counts up until all 8 are lit and then it ends.
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2006-12-22 01:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by jjdubya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 nights
2006-12-20 10:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the words of Adam Sandler: "Eight craaaaaaaaaaazy nights!"
2006-12-20 10:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by concretebrunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋