Today I don’t have a craft, DIY or a recipe. Instead, I thought I would share one of my favorite Christmas songs. Since I can remember, I have always loved this song. “Light A Candle” by Avalon. While I love candles (probably a little too much), I feel a little more sentimental when I light them at Christmas. Why is that? Well, it reminds me of the the friends and family I’ve lost and miss terribly as we celebrate the season. It makes me think of the loneliness that so many people battle during the holidays, and all those in need — those without proper clothing, housing or food as the colder temperatures roll in.
Since I was a little girl, one of my favorite parts of the Christmas Eve services we attend is lighting candles. It’s a beautiful sight to see a dark room begin to glow as one candle after another is lit. How those candles slowly take over the darkness. We can have that same effect in our words and actions too.
I thought I would share the lyrics of this song with you and hopefully it will touch your heart as it does mine each year. When in college, Kristine (my sister) and I would gift candles and attach the lyrics to this song to spread the message of love. I hope you’ll be inspired to spread a little extra love and light up the darkness this season — and into the New Year.
“Light A Candle”
Light a candle
For the old man who sits staring
Out a frosty windowpane
Light a candle
For the woman who is lonely
And every Christmas is the same
For the children who need
More than presents can bring
Light a candle, light the dark
Light the world, light a heart or two
Light a candle for me
I’ll light a candle for you
Light a candle
For the homeless and the hungry
A little shelter from the cold
Light a candle
For the broken and forgotten
May the season warm their souls
Can we open our hearts
To shine through the dark?
Chorus
Light a candle, light the dark
Light the world, light a heart or two
Light a candle for me
I’ll light a candle for you
Ooh and in this special time of year
May peace on earth surround us here
And teach us there’s a better way to live
Oh, and with every flame that burns
We must somehow learn
That love’s the greatest gift
That we could ever give
(Chorus, repeats twice)
Light a candle for me
I’ll light a candle for you
(Light a candle for me)
Oh, I’ll light a candle for you
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Liz says
Beautiful Kelly. Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Kelly Rowe says
Appreciate it Liz! Happy Holidays to your and your family as well. HUGS!
carol weiss says
The greatest light, the light of the world Jesus! Merry Christmas to all.
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks for stopping by Carol! Have a Merry Christmas. xo.
Vicki says
What a beautiful post. I had never heard that song, but will download it today. It’s a reminder of all those who have the greatest need this time of year, but also the realization that Christmas always brings with it the hope for a better world, and the promise that “peace on earth” may someday be a reality.
Best wishes,
Vicki
Mtnhomeblog.com
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Vicki. It’s a great song with great meaning. 🙂 Merry Christmas. xo.
Sara // Simply Happenstance says
So beautiful, Kelly! I always look forward to the candle-lit service on Christmas Eve, so much! Thanks for the wonderful song lyrics. Really keeps things in perspective during this busy season…. it’s all about Jesus and helping to serve and love others! Merry Christmas, my friend! xo
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Sara! Merry Christmas. HUGS.
Claire+@+A+Little+Claireification says
Love this, Kelly. The Christmas eve candle light service was always my favorite as well. Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend! xoxo
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Claire. Trust you had a wonderful Christmas. 🙂 xo.