There is one candle for each night of Hanukkah, and the ninth candle, which sits in the middle, is known as the shamash, which translates to attendant or servant candle. This candle is lit first and ...

The lighting of the menorah is Hanukkah's most central ritual, and there are two main rules to follow: 1. The shammash candle should always be lit first and used to light the other eight candles. 2.

However, you light the newest candle (whichever is furthest left on the menorah) first and continue from left to right. So while candles are placed right to left, you light them from left to right.

However, you light the newest candle (whichever is furthest left on the menorah) first and continue from left to right. So while candles are placed right to left, you light them from left to right.

However, you light the newest candle (whichever is furthest left on the menorah) first and continue from left to right. So while candles are placed right to left, you light them from left to right.

However, you light the newest candle (whichever is furthest left on the menorah) first and continue from left to right. So while candles are placed right to left, you light them from left to right.

Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year. It overlaps Christmas in 2022, but doesn't always. Hallmark also is debuting a 'Hanukkah on Rye' movie.

Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year. It overlaps Christmas in 2022, but doesn't always. Hallmark also is debuting a 'Hanukkah on Rye' movie.

Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year. It overlaps Christmas in 2022, but doesn't always. Hallmark also is debuting a 'Hanukkah on Rye' movie.