The Banorah is the novelty menorah you didn't know you needed until right now. Crafted from cheerful yellow ceramic, this banana-shaped Hanukkah candle holder holds nine candles — eight for the miracle, one for the shamash — and holds its own at any holiday table. Tradition? Yes. Delightful whimsy? Heck yes.
Whether you're gifting the Hanukkah-lover who has everything, introducing a first menorah to a new household, or simply refusing to let the Festival of Lights pass without a little chaos — the Banorah delivers. Kids love it. Adults love it. Even your most serious aunt will have to chuckle.
It fits standard Hanukkah candles, including our pure beeswax Hanukkah candles. It looks great on a mantle, a sideboard, a windowsill or an ironic shelf. And when the eight nights are over, it earns its keep as a conversation piece year-round.
This is what peak novelty menorah looks like.
Banana Menorah Features
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Ceramic construction — sturdy, smooth-glazed, and built to survive your holiday gathering (unlike your uncle's opinion on politics)
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Nine candle holes — eight along the body, one in the stem for the shamash, just like a traditional menorah
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Fits standard Hanukkah candles — great fit for Bluecorn's pure beeswax candles!
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Approx. 10.5" L × 3.5" H × 1.5" W — substantial enough to command a table, small enough to store gracefully
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Year-round display piece — it doesn't have to be Hanukkah for the Banorah to spark joy
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Ready to gift — box included; wrapping skills not included but recommended
The Gift That Gets It
Looking for a Hanukkah gift that says "I thought about you and also I have a sense of humor"? The Banorah is the novelty menorah that actually gets used — because it's delightful, functional, and the kind of thing people talk about long after the candles burn down.
Perfect for:
- The person who has every menorah except this one
- First-apartment celebrations that need a little personality
- White elephant exchanges (the good kind — the kind where people fight over it)
- Anyone who's ever said "Hanukkah should be more fun"
Banorah FAQs
What is a Banorah? A Banorah is a banana-shaped menorah — a novelty Hanukkah candle holder designed to bring some playful spirit to the Festival of Lights. It functions exactly like a traditional menorah, with nine candle holes for eight nights of Hanukkah plus the shamash.
What candles does the Banorah use? The Banorah fits standard Hanukkah candles, which are widely available at grocery stores and Judaica shops during the holiday season.
Is the Banorah a real menorah? Yes — it holds nine candles in the correct configuration (eight + one shamash), just like a traditional Hanukkah menorah. It is fully functional and also genuinely funny, which is a combination we support wholeheartedly.
Is the Banorah a good gift? Absolutely. It's one of the most talked-about novelty menorahs out there, and makes an especially memorable Hanukkah gift for anyone who appreciates a little wit with their tradition.
Can I use the Banorah after Hanukkah? We encourage it. Leave it on the shelf. Let it ask questions. The Banorah has year-round energy.
