This year, two planets, Jupiter and Saturn, will appear closer in the night sky than they have in 800 years. But this double-planet, star-like formation isnât the only thing lighting up the sky during a lockdown.
On Saturday, the Enfield Economic Development and Revitalization Commission will sponsor a Candles at Twilight Christmas Tour. EEDRC reached out to Enfield citizens and requested they light up their paths and driveways. About 2,000 candles will be lit by those who will participate throughout the town.
The luminaria tradition actually goes back to early 17th century Spain, when the townspeople burned cedar boughs along paths â symbolically lighting the way to Bethlehem for Mary and Joseph.