Christmas Eve Candle Lighting

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Me: The candle flame represents Jesus Christ the light of the world, but please don't accidentally light your long hair on fire.
8yr: 😒
(It was a special battery-free Christmas Eve flame. I was slightly nervous. But no probs. 😊)

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