I know I am not the first to say this, but there is something weird about "lighting" a candle for a loved one, by pushing a button on the top of the electronic candle.
I have mentioned before, that I like to go to an old style Church and light a candle for my family. Usually my Mom and Dad.
It brings me peace, to spend 5 minutes of my busy life thinking of them.
I mentioned to the woman in the gift shop at San Fernando Mission, that I needed to get into the area by the Church, to light a few candles for my loved ones. We were told that we could visit freely (it is normally a $5 fee to get in).
She was not on board about this, but when I told her I intended to light a few candles for my family, she buzzed me right through.
I asked her how much it was, to light a candle and she told me it was just a donation, no set amount.
When I got to the Church, I saw I had exactly $5, so I lit 6 candles (my parents and grandparents).
I am sure they appreciated the extra cash. :-)
As to why electric "Candles"?
The answer I found is that there is an increase in insurance, when a Church has real flames in their candles.
I am sure this goes double, for the fact that the Church in question is right by 2 modern day earthquakes (San Fernando and Northridge).
No matter, my people were all thought of yesterday, on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.
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