DECA Luminaries: How long have we been lighting them?

Hillside Drive

Down East Residents,

Last year I asked the following question on Next Door.  This is the answer I received.

Question: Anybody know how long we have been doing this? I think it has been something like 40 years. 

Answer:  Bev Smith from Down East · 22 Jan
...luminaries started in Downeast in 1975 when Jerry Shea was president. He brought the idea from his home in Cleveland. And when you drove to the top of a General a Warren Village those were the only lights you could see :)

For those of you new to DECA.  We light Luminaries ( paper bag, sand and a candle ) each year on the curb of our properties when the sun goes down on 12/24.

We could use and hour or two of help from some volunteers of all ages to help.  We will take care of ordering the materials.

Email or call me to lend a hand :-)

Adam Beck
(484)612-5018
adam.abeck@gmail.com