ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Candlelighting

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Candlelighting is a noun meaning The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony.

Meaning

The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony.

More Meanings

  1. (Judaism) The specific time eighteen minutes before sundown when Shabbat or holiday candles are supposed to be lit, according to halacha.

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Related dictionary entries include candle, vigil, eve, run-up, candles, vigils.

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