Christmas candles reflect belief

     Long ago a wonderful story was told on Christmas Eve. On that night, those who believed told of the Christ Child wandering throughout the world. He was searching for places where He would be welcomed with warmth and shelter.

     Those who loved Him, hoping that He might find their homes, placed lighted candles in their windows.

     This story is now seldom told, but the world still burns candles on Christmas and Christmas Eve. We burn large glowing candles, tall red tapers, and candles in the center of our holiday tables. Twinkling electric candles are seen in windows and on the branches of Christmas trees.

Many still believe that candles are silent witnesses to the glorious light of Bethlehem.

     Candles in the windows of our homes welcome our neighbors and friends. And perhaps, just perhaps, even He will see the lights in our windows, and His spirit will be with us on Christmas Eve.