MyWishes have created virtual candles ahead of the National Day of Reflection on 23 March 2021. The virtual candles are free to use and available in different styles and formats. Virtual candle videos flicker for exactly one minute mirroring the one minute silence being held at 8pm on the 23rd March. Animated GIF versions have also been developed and flicker continually.
Virtual candles can be used by people who do have candles in their homes during moments of reflection. They can also be used by children as a safe alternative to a traditional candle.
Go to https://blog.mywishes.co.uk/virtual-candles/ to unload your virtual candle.
Spearheaded by end of life charity Marie Curie the day of reflection is taking place one year after the UK went into its first national lockdown. Marie Curie estimates that over three million people have been bereaved since the pandemic began, yet many have been unable to properly say goodbye to loved ones or grieve.
The National Day of Reflection will give the nation and communities a moment to remember, grieve and celebrate everyone who has died during this time and show support for our families, friends and colleagues who are grieving.
MyWishes are a supporting organisation for the day and we wanted to contribute by developing something that is of value and can be used by all. The virtual candles can be used on different devices and optimised for sharing on different social networks.
Use the virtual candle videos however you want
You might want to display a virtual candle flickering for one minute whilst stood on your doorstep at 8pm on the 23rd March. Alternatively, you might want to position a tablet (iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle etc) on a window-ledge over the course of the day and let the animated GIF candle flicker throughout the day .
We have created the virtual candles, it is up to each person to decide how they might want to use and display them.
ehospice is pleased to support MyWishes and is grateful for permission to republish these details from their website. For more information go to: https://blog.mywishes.co.uk/virtual-candles/
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