How many candles does a Chanukah menorah have?
A Chanukah menorah (menorah/chanukiah) has eight lights for the eight nights plus a ninth, the shamash, used to light the others. The seven-branched menorah of the Beis Hamikdash is different.
What is the difference between a menorah and a chanukiah?
The word menorah means lamp; the seven-branched menorah stood in the Beis Hamikdash, while the Chanukah lamp has nine branches. In common use both are called a menorah.
Do lucite menorahs work with oil and candles?
Many modern lucite menorahs are designed to hold glass oil cups or candles. Check the specific piece, and always light with care.