People Are Putting Their Christmas Lights Back Up To Spread Hope During Coronavirus Crisis
“I just think that now is the time to make joy a pandemic, to make hope a pandemic, to set a beacon of light, to let people know that, yes, things are stressful, but not everything is bad.” – Holly Griffin from Cumberland, RI
What a great idea! The Griffins from Cumberland, RI are just one family across the country who have put their Christmas lights back up to spread some hope and joy during this coronavirus outbreak which has caused schools to close and the world to practice social distancing.
This local family’s 10-year-old son prompted them to put their lights back up out of boredom and in search of hope! Hey, I think you have to do whatever it takes to get through these dark days.
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
The Griffin family was interviewed by their local news station NBC 10 WJAR…
#NEW from @NBC10_Jessica: #RI family finds bright spot with #holiday lights amid #coronavirus concerns https://t.co/XwEnaJ1hwa
— NBC 10 WJAR (@NBC10) March 17, 2020
According to House Beautiful, other people were sharing their stories on Twitter about how their Christmas lights are lifting other people’s spirits.
https://twitter.com/LisaStRegis/status/1239243082668716032
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.
— 🎧Michael 📚💻🎛️ (@quickbear) March 16, 2020
I think she’s on to something.#DoingMyPartCO #CoronavirusUSA #LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/XHxDyORAcS
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