
In remembrance of the origins of the Festival of Lights, an appeal is made to the citizens of Lyon and festival visitors on December 8 every year to show their generosity by contributing to the Lumignons du Cœur (Candles from THe Heart) campaign.
The idea is quite simple: buy one or more candles to add to a light display.
Funds from sales of the candles go to a different charity each year.
Buy a candle for €2 at any Festival of Lights information point, the Tourist Office, and many city centre booths and shops.
Previous beneficiaries of the Lumignons du Coeur :
2019 : APF France Handicap
2018 : Association Docteur CLOWN
2017 : Association Laurette Fugain
2016 : Electriciens sans frontières
2015 : Association Rêves
2014 : La Croix-Rouge française
2012 : Handicap International
2011 : Unicef
2009 : Le Secours Populaire
2008 : Action Contre la Faim
2007 : Les Restos du Cœur
2006 : Habitat et Humaniste
2005 : Le Petit Monde