Candle In The Window Story

Just remember to clean your windows to maximize the holiday glow.

Candle in the window story.

The candle was often placed in the window when a member of the family was away. Candle light often evokes the warmth of home and family. From 1691 1778 the british government created many brutally oppressive laws targeting catholics in an attempt to squash the religion and force the irish to obey british rule. For longer than most people can remember an electric candle has glowed day and night in the front window of the home located at 211 n.

This stately mansion known locally as the garlock house was built about 1847 by a man named jarad willson. The candle in the window. The invention of electric candles has made the tradition even easier and safer to use in your windows. The fireplace was center of family life in days gone by and thus the candle was generally lit from that fire.

Placing a burning candle in one s window is a common tradition that dates back to colonial times. The reasons are different but the candle in the window is still a sim ple and beautiful way to light up your home and make it festive for the holiday season. Lighting the candle started as an irish tradition the candle in the window during christmas time can be traced back to the irish. Main street in the western new york city of canandaigua.