why do people put candles in their windows at christmas time?

Question

why do people put candles in their windows at christmas time?

Answer 1

Christmas Candles In Windows

Answer 2

Placing candles in the window during Christmastime is reminiscent of the first Christmas "when Mary and Joseph could find no shelter," according to the website Fantasy-Ireland.com, which claims the practice is an Irish tradition and symbol of Irish hospitality. "It is a symbolic gesture to those ancient travelers who could find no shelter that there is room in this home for them and the coming child." Because of Irish laws against the Catholic faith, a candle in the window signified a home where fellow members and priests were welcome, according to the Catholic Education Resource Center.



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Answer 3

Jesus was to be the 'Light' of the world. And so candles are used in many ways at this time of year as in the Advent Wreath and Christmas lights.

Answer 4

The above answers are correct in respect to Christian-Catholic tradition and this has been continued out for years and years. Another thing I wanted to add in here was that Christmastime is also around the same time as Hanukkah so some of the candles you are seeing may be from a menorah. This is a Jewish tradition and the Menorah is lit during Hanukkah as a re-dedication to the Torah.