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When is the 2009 Christmas Festival of Lights?
Daily from November 26 to January 3. The lights are on each night from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
How many lights are there?
Over 400,000
Who puts them up?
La Salette Brothers, Maintenance Staff and Volunteers.
Do the lights stay up all year?
Those in the tops of trees do. The installation of the majority of lights begins right after Labor Day and they come down in January. Every few years we have to add lights to the tops of trees due to new growth.
When did the lights begin?
In 1953.
Who designs the displays?
Sr. Gertrude Gaudette, a Dominican Sister from Fall River, and Albert Lapierre, a liturgical artist from North Attleboro, have created many wonderful displays over the years. Bob Roy, from BB Metal Art in Enfield, New Hampshire designed the Metal Art Displays.
What are the Lights all about?
The Christmas Festival of Lights is La Salette�s gift to God�s people who wish to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Just as Christ is the �Light of the World� and Mary was surrounded by dazzling light when she appeared at La Salette in 1846, light is a very strong symbol in Christian tradition. This year�s theme is �Love Is Born�.
What does it cost to come?
Parking and admission are FREE. Donations are gratefully accepted to help the Shrine continue with this annual tradition.
Who comes to see the Lights?
From babes in arms to senior citizens �- they come from Canada to Pennsylvania. They are people of all faiths, ages and nationalities ~ about 100 � 200 buses during the season.
What does La Salette mean?
La Salette is the name of a village in the French Alps where Mary, the Mother of Jesus, appeared to two children in 1846 and shared a message of reconciliation.
Who operates the National Shrine in Attleboro?
The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, a Roman Catholic religious congregation of men & women. There are about 1,000 La Salette Fathers, Brothers and Sisters serving in 24 countries. There are 20 here in Attleboro, including retired members of the community.
How many concerts does Fr. Pat do at Christmas?
This year he is scheduled to do 70 concerts!
What are some of the outstanding displays?
New this year CHRISTMAS CAROUSEL ~ Beautiful carousel will provide fun for the kids and great photo opportunities for the parents! Every Friday � Sunday at 5:00 � 9:00 P.M.
A beautiful icon-style display of Mary presenting her son Jesus to the world is located to the left of the church.
The outdoor manger is the site of the 4:55 p.m. Prayer and Blessing ceremony each evening.
The Trolley is returning to carry visitors on a mini-tour around the grounds every Friday � Sunday at 5:00 � 9:00 P.M.
The International Nativities Display returns this year with the addition of new cr�ches! It can be found in the old gift shop.
We also have large lighted globes of the world, beautiful reindeer, huge angels, icons, and three wise men with camels, among others. Also, check out our fun 3-D glasses to see the lights.
What is La Salette�s electric bill for the season?
This one you wouldn�t believe!!!
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