This year, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) filmed its traditional celebration of reflection, special speakers, poetry, musical entertainment, and the lighting of its Tree of Remembrance, featuring emcee Catherine Remak, to be aired at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 on KEYT.
The holiday season can stir up a range of emotions from joy to stress to sadness. For those preparing to navigate the holiday season without cherished loved ones, this time of year can be even harder.
Every year, HSB honors those who have passed with Light Up a Life, a heartwarming community ceremony to remember and honor the many who are missed this holiday season.
In addition to the two KEYT programs, HSB is giving the community an opportunity to dedicate a star on its virtual Tree of Remembrance for someone they miss this holiday. For a donation, community members can dedicate an online star with their loved one’s name, photo, and a special message.
Live trees will be displayed at four locations: Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito and Carpinteria until the end of the year, and HSB will create traditional paper stars in honor of each digital star donated and place it on the location of the purchaser’s choice.
“Light Up a Life is such a memorable tradition we have every year where we continue to share our grief for those we miss,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “During this time, we are all grieving, whether it be for a person or the normalcy of our lives.
“We have come together to show each other we are not alone this holiday season, even if we are not doing our in person events. That is why this filmed event is so special. We are grateful KEYT will be airing Light Up A Life for those who missed it and we hope you tune in.”
To make a donation, or dedicate a digital star on HSB’s virtual Tree of Remembrance, visit http://www.hospiceofsb.org/lual.
For more information about Hospice of Santa Barbara, including volunteer opportunities, call (805) 563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org.
Hospice of Santa Barbara thanks its partners Ariel and John Bowers; NS Ceramic, Inc.; Kenny and Elizabeth Slaught; Richard and Christine Joy; and Cottage Health.