Lighting Thin Hanukkah Candles on Erev Shabbat
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Question
Is it permissible to light colorful Hanukkah candles intended for children on Erev Shabbat?
Answer
Colorful candles that burn for only half an hour should not be lit by children who have reached the age of education. Only when there is no other option can one be lenient in retrospect and fulfill the obligation with these candles.
Source
Mishnah Berurah and Biur Halacha (Siman 679 in Mishnah Berurah Sec. 2 and Biur Halacha Siman 672 Sec. 1 s.v. 'provided'). Since they need to burn for half an hour after the stars appear, although in retrospect half an hour after sunset suffices, these candles do not burn even for this duration. Only when there is no other option can one rely on the Pri Megadim in Siman 672 AA Sec. 1 that in retrospect, one fulfills the obligation half an hour after Plag HaMincha.