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    Where did the tradition start of placing a candle in the window during the Christmas season?

    Question #128635. Asked by CliftonClowers. (Dec 28 12 10:03 AM)


    pmarney

    		In the USA it was during Colonial times to show a families loyalty to someone who was away.

    In Ireland it was used to signal where religious services were being held.

    http://www.americanfamilytraditions.com/Candle_in_the_Window.htm

    Dec 28 12, 10:13 AM

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