The Irish Christmas Tradition of The Candle in the Window
The candle in the window is still a favorite traditional Irish Christmas decoration. It hearkens back to that ancient Christmas Eve, when the Holy Family could find no shelter. The illuminated window is a symbolic gesture to those ancient travelers who could find no shelter that there is room in this home for them and the coming Christ child. It is a symbol of Irish hospitality, the Irish way of welcoming Mary and Joseph...and any travelers who might happen to pass by looking for a warm place to stay.