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People Are Putting Up Their Christmas Lights To Spread Cheer During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 21, 2020

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While the world goes through these moments of trouble and darkness, there are those who are aiming to light up this time by spreading some cheer.

Over in Italy, those who are under lockdown are cheering each other up by singing at their balconies together.

Over in other parts of the world, people are putting up their Christmas lights once again in hopes of bringing a little light to these tough times.

Decided to turn our Christmas lights back on our house tonight. Figured the world could use bit more brightness.#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/TGCUMWRLON

— Rob Makowsky (@robmakowsky) March 19, 2020

Amidst all the fear and uncertainty that has come with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s nice to see these lights up as it brings back memories of a more festive and joyful time.

It’s unclear as to who first started the trend of putting up Christmas lights in March but one thing’s for sure, the trend has taken off over the internet with hashtags like #LightsForLife and #CoronaKindness.

Today a few of my neighbours decided we needed a bit more light in this dark time and decided to turn their Christmas lights back on. I hope it brings a smile to you face like it did mine. pic.twitter.com/MukgY36FTj

— Nadine (@NadineGB204) March 18, 2020

My mom thinks people should start putting up Christmas lights in their windows to remind each other that there is still life & light while we #StayTheFHome.

I think she’s on to something.#DoingMyPartCO #CoronavirusUSA #LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/XHxDyORAcS

— Michael 🎧 (@quickbear) March 16, 2020

My youngest son was bored today and said, "can we put Christmas lights on our tree outside to cheer us up?" Great idea buddy. Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope and the sweet mind of my 10 year old. #Rhodeisland #hope #lovemysons #Christmas #Cumberland pic.twitter.com/qhVjeuLc02

— Mike Griffin (@rhodyknowsbest) March 16, 2020

Aren't they beautiful! pic.twitter.com/jgmF78mVhl

— Lisa St. Regis (@LisaStRegis) March 15, 2020

Sound On. Lights On. Hearts lifted. ❤️ We had our first confirmed case of #COVID19 in Cheatham County, Tennessee today. Our response is to be the light, and stay home! #FlattenTheCurve y’all. Have yourself a Merry Little Quarantine. 🎄#CoronaVirusChallenge #christmaslights #love pic.twitter.com/HmkTCm5O2Q

— Brenda Sparks (@theatreartist) March 19, 2020

Used our white LED Christmas lights to form a heart in our top window as a sign of solidarity. We WILL get through this. #LighttheDarkness #HeartintheWindow pic.twitter.com/ICIIOxf0yS

— 📚Amy Herrera Kumar, MLIS (@Libraramy) March 19, 2020

We will be putting up our Christmas lights up tomorrow on our home to try to keep the joy in all of our hearts and throughout the world. We saw this idea on a site taking place in other areas around the globe so...let’s do it! Spread the love! #weareallinthistogether pic.twitter.com/ucCj3oFyLn

— Carrie Peck (@cpeckmath) March 18, 2020

#LightsForLife

Families have been putting up their Christmas lights in March to bring a little joy in this time of global crisis.

The coronavirus has put a heavy blanket on the world and it is refreshing to see people making an attempt to lighten the dullness. pic.twitter.com/FoOMhbxPTC

— Obey Da Silva 🇨🇲 #BloGeneral (@obeydasilva1) March 19, 2020

Let's bring some cheer into this gloomy time! If your Xmas lights are still out, light them up this weekend! Take a drive through town after dark to get out and enjoy the beauty. Staying in your car will ensure you maintain social distancing from others.#lightup #christmaslights pic.twitter.com/dJ3CS30WL8

— Neepawa Tourism (@NeepawaT) March 20, 2020

My Christmas lights are back on, cause this is what I need right now. ☘️🎄 pic.twitter.com/buOl0cTNDq

— Pam Swan 🇨🇦 (@prairieswan) March 18, 2020

Our Christmas lights are back on, we need something to cheer us up #lightsforhope pic.twitter.com/0RD0SCl0NO

— Matt (@Pringster78) March 20, 2020

And the cheer is happening in Metairie! 🥰🥰🥰

The homeowner said she put her Christmas lights back up to spread cheer in her neighborhood and challenged others to do the same! 🥰 @wdsu @JeffParishGov pic.twitter.com/kpXFGxuQl8

— Christina Watkins (@CWatkinsWDSU) March 19, 2020

People are putting their Christmas lights back up to add some cheer to a gloomy time. I love the human spirit.

— Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) March 18, 2020

The residents of our little West Oxford street have decided to cheer each other up by installing Christmas lights in our windows #littlethings pic.twitter.com/2UgNtb2LlZ

— Daniel D. Jordan (@doctordjordan) March 20, 2020

There are dark times ahead, but I can still put love & light out into the world.

Some folks have mentioned putting up Christmas lights to cheer up people in quarantine, in isolation, or just to remind the world there’s still light & hope. Here’s my contribution💛#LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/S8Mx8bQ28I

— Sarah Bang (@DrBang_Wx) March 18, 2020

I turned my Christmas Lights back on. A lot of people around my town are doimg the same in hopes of offering some light. ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/aFWsD7etcZ

— CapSwan¹ Pepperony ⎊ I❤U3000 (@CaptainSwan861) March 21, 2020

I heard people are putting their Christmas lights back up to lift their spirits during quarantine. Fortunately, we never took ours down.🎄😂#gettingthroughthistogether pic.twitter.com/WPEXWdWhwu

— Kim Walberg (@kim_walberg) March 19, 2020

Last night we switched our Christmas lights back on. I intend to #sharesomelight every evening until we are out of this darkness (or until my husband shouts at me) to say thank you to everyone who’s keeping the country going #COVID2019 . pic.twitter.com/gxAZhL3ze1

— Nic Jones (@nicjones120) March 18, 2020

This is definitely the one thing we need to light up the darkness of these times!

While you’re doing your part by being responsible and staying home, be sure to keep yourselves safe and practice social distancing.

You know the drill, wash your hands, don’t go out, sanitise, wear a mask, and  go to the doctor if you’re not feeling well.

Stay updated with the latest COVID-19 news here: https://en.syok.my/covid-19

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