[nfbmi-talk] to hold a candle, Part 2

[Larry D. Keeler]

I don't know?  I know us Catholics do it on Easter.
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From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
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> Our church, not Catholic, does the same thing with Silent night.  Each
> person lights their candle from the person next to them.  The Deacons 
> light
> the first person's candle in each row.  Very moving ceremony.
>
> Warm Christmas Regards,
>
> Fred
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> On Behalf Of James A. Prather, Jr.
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> Is this a Protestant or Catholic tradition?  We sang this without candles,
> but I think this would be neat holding a candel.  I used to play with fire
> as a kid until Mom whipped my "A Double Scribble."
>
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> From: Larry D. Keeler
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> Also to some the light of the spirit.
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>> Candles generally simbolize light and I am assuming this relates to the
>> light of the world.
>>
>> Peace,
>>
>> Joe
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>>> Dear Federation Family:
>>>    It turns out that we did not have to process in and out with the
>>> candle. It was placed through a plastic cup to hold the wax, and we just
>>> held them during the singing of Silent Night. So, I did hold the candle.
>>> I held it with two hands, because I was nervous about it, but I held it.
>>> It must be some sort of visual thing to hold candles in the church while
>>> singing Silent Night. It seems kind of pointless to me. Anyone who has
>>> had sight want to explain this?
>>>
>>> Terri Wilcox
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