As the Jewish festival of Hanukkah approaches, many prepare for the ceremonial lighting of the Menorah candles – the three blessings and the miracle that is the Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah begins December 20 after sundown and ends December 27.
The Shamash. a ninth light separated from the others, will be used to light the first candle of the menorah.
Each night of Hanukkah one light is added, starting at the right and moving to the left until we light eight candles on the last night.