Light in the Darkness takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park, with a brief ceremony at 6 p.m.

Sponsored by the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association, the outdoor event honors those who have passed away. It’s also a fundraiser for the park. 

In case of severe weather, the event will be moved to 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. The change of date will be announced on the park’s Facebook page and website.

Sixty memorial candles will be lit in honor of those who are missing this Christmas season. Their names will be read during a brief ceremony of music, poetry and song. Seating is sparse at the park, so participants are encouraged to bring a chair if they need one.

VASA Swedish Astor Lodge No. 215 and Friends of Suomi Hall will supply coffee, hot cider and cookies. There will be seasonal Christmas music.

To have a loved one’s name be part of this ceremony, and to assist the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association with maintenance and ongoing expenses at the park, mail the name of the individual, and a check made out to ASHA, with a minimum donation of $25, to Light in the Darkness, ASHA, P.O. Box 34, Astoria, OR., 97103. Donate online at astorianordicpark.org/contribute.html#.