Kevin Pyne, of Lake Street, Dartmouth, writes:

I will probably get murdered for saying this, as 14 years ago they prayed for me around the newly lit Christmas tree when it was touch and go whether I would live to see Christmas.

Any kind of get-together is great, as is the principle behind Candlelit Dartmouth; and even though it was a great event, November is surely to early to be celebrating Christmas, as it drags on and to me does not seem so vibrant and meaningful.