Bridge of Light, Yellow Candle A winter cultural tradition originating from the LGBT community. Short ritual: On New Year’s Eve, light a yellow candle, the third of seven, and let it burn through New Year’s Day. Long ritual: Light a yellow candle each evening between December 28 and New Year’s Eve, the third of seven, [...]
The Second Principle: Eros
2009/12/27 By
Bridge of Light, Orange Candle A winter cultural tradition originating from the LGBT community. Short ritual: On New Year’s Eve, light an orange candle as the second of seven, and let it burn through the New Year. Long ritual: Light an orange candle, the second of seven, each evening between December 27 and New Year’s Eve, [...]
The First Principle: Community
2009/12/26 By
Bridge of Light, Red Candle A winter cultural tradition originating from the LGBT community. Short ritual: On New Year’s Eve, light a red candle, the first of seven, and let it burn until New Year’s Day. Long ritual: Light a red candle each evening between December 26 and New Year’s Eve, the first of seven, [...]
Notes on Evolution of Bridge of Light Tradition
2009/12/24 By
There have been several changes to the Bridge of Light holiday since it was first celebrated in 2004 (the first gathering used the name Yuletide). While much of this information is technical of interest to a few, some of you may find the historical details of interest. I originally derived the meanings of the colors [...]
Revisions to the Bridge of Light
2009/12/24 By
Bridge of Light is an interfaith and omni-denominational cultural and spiritual tradition originating in 2004 and connected in its inspiration and organization to the Gay Spirit Culture Summit held that year, a gathering of 100+ spiritual leaders and change agents in the gay community. Since then, the annual winter ritual (now in its fifth year) [...]
The Bridge of Light Approaches
2009/11/27 By
Source: Craig Photography. Reprinted with Permission.MEDIA RELEASE Less than forty days remain before the Bridge of Light, the LGBT winter cultural event on December 31, 2009, now in its fifth year. You are invited to bring in the New Year by dedicating yourself to continuing and developing the spiritual heritage of the gay community. The [...]
