Hospice of Santa Barbara prepares for 41st Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For many, the holiday season brings back memories of those we’ve lost.
“And the times of being alone, and it takes away that feeling of togetherness," said Dianne Travis-Teague of Carpinteria.
She lost her brother, her sister and her parents years ago.
But thanks to the Light up a Life hosted by the Hospice of Santa Barbara, she no longer feels alone during this difficult time.
“It’s a time when I can sit and be with other people and feel my sadness, but I can also feel my joy," said Travis-Teague.
Right now Directors at Hospice of Santa Barbara are seeing many in the community struggling with grief.
“It’s a time of remembering times past of loved ones … so we wanted to create the ceremony that would allow families in community to be able to celebrate the lives of those who they love so much with us during the holidays such a tremendous and sand time," said director of strategic advancement Charles Caldwell of Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Hospice of Santa Barbara hopes everyone in the community will take part in one of the free light up a life events.
“Exciting we have people who are saying we have poetry, spiritual reflection the time for people to before the holidays. Remember, what’s important to them and give them a start on the kind of holiday season and all the busyness that comesm: said Caldwell.
“I feel like my mom my dad My sister, my brother, my friends … are with me," said Travis-Teague.
This beloved community tradition takes place to remember those you miss this holiday season.
All events are free.
During the ceremonies, you can hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of someone living.
For more information visit: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/lual
Locations:
- Montecito (Upper Village Green) – Thursday, December 5 at 5:00 p.m.
- Goleta (Camino Real Marketplace) – Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m.
- Carpinteria (Seal Fountain) – Saturday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m.
- Santa Barbara (Lobero Theatre) – Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 p.m.
