On the evening of December 25, when most people are surrounded by a sea of torn wrapping paper and ready to burst from eating, my holiday will just be starting, as my family and Jewish families in the neighborhood and around the world will be lighting the first Hanukkah candle. Each night, for eight nights, we add a candle, placing them in the menorah, or candle holder, from right to left. A ninth candle is used to light the others. We will say two blessings over the Hanukkah candles, one thanking God for commanding us to light the Hanukkah candles,...