It’s finally the best time of the year! For those who celebrate Christmas, do you know why or how putting colorful lights up started? Ancient cultures like the Romans started this tradition with candles to represent warmth which symbolized hope and represented Jesus as the,“Light of the world.” Thomas Edison first displayed electric lights outside his lab in 1880. Soon after, people followed and it now has become a world wide tradition!
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Christmas Lights In The Charger Community
December 17, 2025
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Charley Gall, Anchor, Photographer, and Chatter Box Creator
Hi. My name is Charley Gall! I am a Sophomore at Chatfield Senior High. This is my first year in the Social Media class and I’m excited to produce the content on the Chatter Boxes (the hallway televisions), create Instagram posts, and be an anchor for the Charger Report which delivers the school news and highlights our talented students and our amazing programs! I play on the Varsity Volleyball team. I love to be in this class because I get to be super involved with all the school events! Go Chargers!