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Holiday lights brighten bleak winter nights

Posted 12/23/21

As the daylight hours shorten this time of year, seeing holiday lights (even after the holidays) brightens my spirits. I think it is wonderful seeing lights throughout the winter season to simply

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Holiday lights brighten bleak winter nights

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As the daylight hours shorten this time of year, seeing holiday lights (even after the holidays) brightens my spirits. I think it is wonderful seeing lights throughout the winter season to simply brighten the dark nights.

Celebrating the winter solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other celebrations with candles and bonfires in many cultures during this time of year have the idea and symbolism of bringing light to the darkness.

As the towns in our communities put up light displays they are brightening up the evening as we drive home from work or from a school activity. When a residence or business puts a few strings of lights on a tree or on their house. I am appreciative.

It takes the chill out of the air and puts a little warmth in our hearts. Let’s bring more light to the darkness as we go through this winter season.