When three stars appear in the sky on Saturday evening, it is time for Jewish families to say goodbye to Shabbat.

A special plaited candle is lit. This candle represents the togetherness that the family have enjoyed during Shabbat.

Prayers are said over a cup of wine.

A box of sweet smelling spices is passed around and everyone takes a sniff. Smelling the spices helps Jewish families remember the sweetness of Shabbat during the working week.

Over the special plaited candle, the final prayer of Shabbat is said. ‘Blessed are you, Lord G-d of the Universe, you set apart Shabbat from the other six days of the week.’

Shabbat finally ends when the candle is put out in a dish of wine.

Jewish families hope that the joy of Shabbat will spill over into the rest of their week.

Shabbat is finished. (Have a good week!)