While Christian families tucked the kids into bed to await the arrival of Santa Claus and baby Jesus, Jewish families in the area lit their menorahs to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. This year, the Jewish Festival of Lights began on Christmas Eve and lasted for eight days. Members of the Shalom b’Harim synagogue gathered Friday night at Dahlonega Presbyterian Church to worship and exchange homemade food for the holiday.