On the first night of Hanukah, the Chanukah lights should be kindled before the Shabbat candles are lit.

Tonight is the first night of Chanukah. This is Erev Shabbos. We light one candle and say three Blessings on this night BEFORE SHABBOS BEGINS! First we light the server candle <?:The Shamis Candle> in the center to use to light our first candle on the far right.

First Blessing over the lighting of the candle...
"Blessed are you O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us through His commandments and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah lights."

Second Blessing in remerance of the miracles...
"Blessed are you O Lord our God, King of the universe, who brought miracles for our ancestors, in those days at this time <?:of year>."

Third Blessing in allowing us to reach and enjoy this day...
"Blessed are you O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has kept us alive and sustained us, and enabled us to reach and enjoy this day".