tradition

In my family, everyone is scattered all around the country. It is tricky and expensive to try to get everyone at the same place at the same time. It can be difficult not being together on holidays especially. A family tradition that takes place on Christmas day every year is that everyone in the family lights a candle at the same time. This is symbolic to my family. Everyone doing this same action during the same moment resembles togetherness. It shows that we are united even though we are thousands of miles away from each other. During this process, everyone usually posts a picture on Facebook of the lit candle with some kind of sentimental caption. Our family understands that even though we aren’t physically with each other on Christmas day, we are in spirit. It’s a very special moment for everyone involved. This tradition is unique because sometimes when people think of traditions they think of their grandma making a special dish or a special item getting passed down. I have never heard of anyone lighting a candle for a tradition. As long as the flame is burning, we are together. If anyone tries to look up online about lighting a candle at the same time to resemble togetherness, it is not common.

What do people normally experience, understand, or assume about the subject?

Is this subject symbolic of something? (Does it stand for some idea or ideal?)

What is unique about the subject?