One of my favorite traditions that CJ and I have started for our only little family is, of course, an Irish tradition. Every Christmas Eve we light candles in our windows for all to see. This tradition stems from the custom in Ireland that to show a light in the window lighted the way of a stranger out after dark. It goes back to most ancient times, when the laws of hospitality were stronger and not abused. To have a light in your window on Christmas Eve to welcome a stranger meant that you were welcoming the Holy Family as well. To have no light meant that you shared the guilt of the Innkeeper at Bethlehem who professed to have no room at his inn.
I love this tradition simply because it reminds us to be most kind to even strangers...allowing anyone who is in need to find comfort and peace in our homes.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE!
1 comments:
You are sincere in your tradition because I needed warmth this night and found none until now. I am at peace now. Thank you.
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