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.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.

And what's the right way to light a menorah? Here are answers to some of the key questions people usually ask about Hanukkah. Hanukkah starts at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 18 this year.