"We don't start off lighting the whole menorah — it's gradual." The gradual lighting of one candle until all are lit symbolizes that light overcoming darkness may not happen at once, but it will ...

30, at 4:30 p.m. City Hall will host the event. "Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with us as we light the Menorah, sing Chanukah songs and spin the dreidel," officials said in an event listing.