The Festival of Lights

Walking through a quiet neighborhood, I stumbled upon a gathering in a small community hall. Inside, people of different backgrounds were lighting candles, each flame illuminating the room a little more.

An elderly woman invited me in, offering a candle. “We celebrate light in many ways,” she explained. “For some, it’s a holiday tradition; for others, it’s a reminder of hope, love, and the spark within us all.”

I lit my candle and placed it among the others. The collective glow grew brighter, a tapestry of shared warmth. In the flickering light, I saw the beauty of unity and the quiet strength of the human spirit—proof that light, in all its forms, brings people together.