An Orange Peel Oil Lamp

15 minutes
Safety first

Only an adult cuts the orange and lights the lamp. Never leave the lamp burning unattended.

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What's happening?

The oil climbs up the white stem like a wick and burns at the top. This is how lamps were lit in the days of the Maccabees: with olive oil and a wick.