A traditional candle holder for Hanukkah is the chanoekia, which holds eight candles and one extra flame. The eighth candle is lit first and the ninth is removed, making the hanukkiyah complete. The chanoekia is made from gold-colored steel and measures 33 cm in diameter and 2 kg in weight. It shows very minimal signs of wear, and is in great condition.
A menorah is a type of candle holder used during the Hanukkah festival. The menorah has nine branches, each representing the days the ancient Temple lantern burned. The ninth candle, called the shamash, serves as a helper candle. The hanukkiah is a traditional candle holder, which is made of gold and is a symbol of Judaism and Israel.
The main ritual during Hanukkah involves lighting a special menorah. While most people call the candle holder a menorah, the real word for this item is hanukkiah. The menorah is the light used in the ancient holy temple in Jerusalem. Originally, the menorah had seven branches, but now includes nine: one for Judah, one for each of the three tribes of Israel, and one for each of the four main nations.
The menorah is the most traditional of all types of candles. The ancient holy temple had seven branches, so there was always a candle for the holiday. The menorah symbolizes both Judaism and Israel. The hanukkiah contains nine candles, each for the nine nights of Hanukkah. The menorah is not just a candle holder, though.