In Ireland a lovely Christmas tradition, handed down and still very much alive today is: ‘The candle in the window’. The ancient Irish custom of placing a lighted candle in a front window of a house on Christmas eve. The large lighted candle is placed there after dark, and not extinguished until after midnight. Now we use electric or battery powered lights just for decorations, but it was originally a symbol of welcome to Joseph and Mary, who, despite their need, were refused shelter in the inn. By this symbol, we offer shelter and room in our hearts for Jesus. As you see the candles in the windows, remind your children to open their hearts to Jesus.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The Candle in the Window - Is there room in your inn?
In Ireland a lovely Christmas tradition, handed down and still very much alive today is: ‘The candle in the window’. The ancient Irish custom of placing a lighted candle in a front window of a house on Christmas eve. The large lighted candle is placed there after dark, and not extinguished until after midnight. Now we use electric or battery powered lights just for decorations, but it was originally a symbol of welcome to Joseph and Mary, who, despite their need, were refused shelter in the inn. By this symbol, we offer shelter and room in our hearts for Jesus. As you see the candles in the windows, remind your children to open their hearts to Jesus.
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