My father would kindle Chanuka lights between Mincha and Maariv; he was not particular whether the doorway was south-north or east-west. Haneirot halalu he said after kindling all the lights. He would sit near the lights for a half hour, except Fridays when he did not stay that long. He took care that the lights burned at least 50 minutes.
how apropos to read this just today ~ last night I didn't want to leave the candles as I wanted to enjoy every minute of the mitzva
