Light of Bethlehem 1

In 1986, the Austrian radio station ORF had the idea to light a candle from the eternal flame in the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem. Since then, an Austrian child travels to Bethlehem every year during the Christmas season and lights a candle, which serves as the ambassador of peace around the world.

From Bethlehem, the light is brought back to Vienna, where it starts to spread throughout the world. Boy and Girl Scouts spread the light to their communities, which helps to send the light to the United States, too.