Before the first stars appear in the sky tonight, Deanna and Richie Silver will each light two candles.
The candles serve a greater purpose than simply providing light. Tonight is the second night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the 10-year-old and 7-year-old will light the candles to remember a miracle that occurred more than 2,000 years ago.
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