After the mother lights the candles the father gives the family blessing from the bible. The same blessing was given in the Temple at Jerusalem 2000 years ago. It asks God to look after everybody and bless them with peace. The Jewish Bible is the same as the Old Testament used by Christians. The Jews use their best things for the three Shabbat meals.
Supper starts with a cup of wine to celebrate their special day.
Between courses we sing Shabbat songs. Drinking a cup of wine is a Jewish way of celebrating. There is a special blessing to thank God for the wine. Shabbat table songs and prayers give thanks for the food. On Saturday evening, when Shabbat ends one person holds the special candle at Havdalla and another person holds the spice box.