The classic holiday tradition of placing candles in our windows goes back centuries.
Additionally, it can be in honor of a family member who has passed.
In this case, there might be relics from that person’s life that accompany the candle.
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A Pennsylvanian Footnote
In South Central Pennsylvania, you might see candles in windows year-round.
Don’t mistake this for a forgotten Christmas flourish.
ThePennsylvania Dutchare known for keeping this practice active year-round.
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There is legend surrounding this particular region of the U.S. and the clandestine activities of the Underground Railroad.
Part of this lore is that the lit candle meant safe shelter to those seeking freedom.
Across the board, the symbolic nature of a lit candle in the window is a comfort.
