Christmas Peace

by Tami Quigley

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Christmas Peace

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Tami Quigley

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Photograph - Photography ~ Digitally Enhanced

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"It's better to light just one little candle than to stumble in the dark, better far that you light just one little candle, all you need's a tiny spark. If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free, the wonderful dawn on the new day we'll see, and if everyone lit just one little candle, what a bright world this would be." ~ "One Little Candle," ~ recorded by Perry Como, 1952 and the theme song of "The Christophers," who's motto is, "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."

An artistic view of the Easton Peace Candle as sunset touches twilight over the Pennsylvania city's Centre Square and Old Glory proudly waves in the November wind.

The Easton Peace Candle is a tower-like structure erected every Christmas season in Easton, Pennsylvania. The approximately 106-foot tall structure, which resembles a giant candle, is assembled every year over the Soldier's & Sailor''s Monument, a Civil War memorial in Centre Square. It is typically assembled in mid-November and lighted over Thanksgiving weekend and disassembled in early February each year.

The Peace Candle was first erected in 1951, and has been erected almost every year since then, having been replaced a few times due to damage or disrepair. It is dedicated to the Easton area men and women who have served or are serving in the United States armed forces.

It has been said to be the largest non-wax Christmas candle in the country. Although conceived with the hopes of restoring Easton's pre-20th century reputation for elaborate Christmas decorations, city officials also believed a candle would serve as a symbol of peace for all religions and denominations.

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December 2nd, 2015

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