Culture Spotlight

Christmas Eve jingle

New Gloucester residents may want to join this world-wide event on Christmas Eve.

LEWISTON — The idea started in a British neighborhood and has slowly caught on. Now, officials in Lewiston are urging local residents to join in.

The “Christmas Eve Jingle,” sparked by Mary Beggs-Reid in North Yorkshire, England, has now reached a global audience. The event looks to bring people together in ringing bells for two minutes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve in the hope of ending an especially lonely year with a statement of togetherness. Keep reading

~ Julie Fralich