Candlelight vigil facts for kids
People and the media at a vigil in Kauhajoki, Finland one day after a shooting incident.
A candlelight vigil is where a group of people mourn the loss of someone who was close to them. These events are usually held at sunset. Many vigils can be for someone who recently died and are remembered with silence and a candle burning.
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Vigil candle
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Candlelight vigil held in Masan in 2017 calling for the resignation of President Park Geun-hye
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2010 National Police Week 22nd annual candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at Judiciary Square, Washington, D.C.
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A candlelight vigil in Lourdes, France.
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