Celebratory lighting (also termed festive lighting) is the use of lighting for decorative, celebratory or recreational purposes in connection with a specific festival, observance or event in a given culture.
Whilst one of the most commonly known form of Celebratory lighting is the European (and later North American) tradition of Christmas lights, many cultures have used Celebratory lighting in specific cultural circumstances.
Closely related to celebratory lighting, are:
- the use of organised illuminations as semi-public entertainment, a concept which in some forms can be traced to the Ancient Chinese, although the modern form largely developed during the nineteenth century
- Ritual lighting, in connection with specific religious practices.
Famous quotes containing the word lighting:
“No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 5:15,16.