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When did the custom of placing lights in the windows of homes begin?

April 26, 2017Custom homes lights placing Windows

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When did the custom of placing lights in the windows of homes begin?

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This is an Irish custom that found its way to this country. In the latter half of the nineteenth century carolers promoted this in the Beacon Hill section of Boston. In time the custom spread to other cities and parts of the country. It still appears to be most popular in New England, however.