Sunday, 13 December 2026
That their light may always shine
On the second Sunday of December families around the world put a candle in the window at 7 pm for their children who died. Light one here too.
Worldwide Candle Lighting
Worldwide Candle Lighting is on the second Sunday of December. At 7 pm local time parents, siblings, grandparents and friends put a burning candle in the window, and a light travels around the world for 24 hours.
The day is for every child, whatever their age when they died. A candle on the child's memorial and a few words with it say: you are not forgotten.
In the Hall of Lights candles burn on this evening for every child who is missed. Every candle burns for seven days.
For someone who has no memorial yet, you can create one in a few minutes, free of charge.
Create a memorial