Hanukkah is not considered a major Jewish holiday.  Because of this, it has no strict rules or guidelines in regards to its celebration.  It is celebrated as more of a tradition than a religious celebration, which means it had no real weight in the breaking of the Jewish faith.  All branches still celebrate the holiday and in very similar ways.  They all use the menorah candle, and light one additional candle the next day.  (One candle day one, two candles day two, etc.).  The candle is placed near a window so that it may be seen from the outside of the house so it can serve as an outward sign of their faith.  



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