Brand new for 2020! Tacoma Light Trail is a free trail of light art downtown. It’s a collaborative event and couldn’t happen without the generosity and creativity of many! Tacoma’s arts groups and businesses have come together to celebrate the light and hope inside all of us, together. Enjoy over 50 artists and … [Read more...] about Drive or walk the free Tacoma Light Trail (new for 2020-2021!)
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Solstice events, lantern festivals, and light shows
The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, meaning sol (sun) and stitium (to stop). The solstice occurs twice a year, when it reaches the northernmost point (summer in the norther hemisphere) and southernmost point (winter in the northern hemisphere). Each solstice indicates the stop of the sun before it … [Read more...] about Solstice events, lantern festivals, and light shows
Chanukah “festival of lights” commemorates a miracle
Chanukah, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. Because it occurs close to Christmas, many non-Jews think of this holiday as the "Jewish Christmas". However, as you must know, the holiday has nothing to do with Jesus or Santa. In fact, … [Read more...] about Chanukah “festival of lights” commemorates a miracle
