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Join me in our fourth annual "Light up the Night-Hartland" at dusk on December 24, 2024. Your luminaria kit purchase will directly support families in need in Lake Country. This year, all proceeds will be given to Lake Country Caring, a 100 percent volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that provides basic necessities at no cost to those in need.

NEW flameless luminary kits (white, moisture-proof bags with flameless tea lights) available this year! Click Order to purchase online and select a pickup location.

HISTORY

The tradition of lighting luminaries to decorate outdoor paths on Christmas Eve was a custom that originated in Mexico many years ago. It is a custom that many different cultures around the world have instituted. Our family was first introduced to the tradition while we lived in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, where the community has celebrated with luminaries for over 50 years. Families throughout the town light up pathways and driveways with luminaries every Christmas Eve. It is an incredibly beautiful tradition that brings together the community with the feeling of light and hope for the New Year. It became one of our favorite holiday traditions and when we moved to Hartland in 2020, we wanted to share this breathtaking experience with our new community. In 2021 Lauren Sherman decided to bring the luminaria tradition to Lake Country, and established Light Up the Night-Hartland, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

WHERE TO PURCHASE

Luminaria kits can be purchased online for pickup (click order page above) or purchase in person here:

-Dec. 6th during Hartland Lights (I will have a table outside next to Birch & Banyan Coffee 6-9pm)

-Dec. 14th inside Birch & Banyan Coffee from 12-1pm

-Dec. 15th at Piggly Wiggly Hartland from 10-12pm

-Dec. 21st inside Birch & Banyan Coffee from 12-1pm

Flamless luminaria kit or original kits available for purchase: $10/kit,

Each kit includes 5 candles and 5 bags, shown in below images

image flameless luminary kit packaged

image five white bags five flameless tea lights

five bags five candles shown

image flameless luminary kit packaged

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HOW TO USE YOUR LUMINARIA KIT

Open each bag.
Fold top down twice to make a collar for stability (original kits only).
Weigh down bag with at least two inches of sand, rice, rock salt, soil or bird seed.
Nestle candle into sand.
Place bags about five feet apart along curb/sidewalk/driveway/walkway to front door.
Light the candles at dusk on December 24th.
Take a stroll or drive through your neighborhood and take it all in.
Share photos of your luminaries to our Facebook group (Light up the Night- Hartland)

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