Read Stories About Light Online
The collection of stories on this page revolves around light in various forms, offering insights into both the natural and symbolic roles light plays in life. The narratives explore themes of hope, transformation, humility, and the importance of light in guiding and protecting.
In the category of symbolic light, Our Share of Night to Bear addresses the balance of life’s challenges and moments of joy, with light symbolizing hope after darkness. The Lamp tells the tale of a boastful lamp that learns humility after being extinguished by a gust of wind. The Story of Honey and Sunny highlights the contrast between a noisy, joyful life and a silent, gloomy one, with the breaking of silence bringing light to a kingdom.
For stories of light providing safety and guidance, Uncle Wiggily and the Lightning Bug depicts how lightning bugs illuminate the way for Uncle Wiggily during a dangerous encounter in the dark. Thunder and Lightning explains the science behind thunderstorms, teaching about the electrical forces responsible for lightning strikes and emphasizing safety.
Finally, Dance of the Lantern Girls showcases a performance where lanterns illuminate dancers’ movements, symbolizing unity and hope. In a more fantastical tale, The Queen of Lanternland presents a prince rescuing a queen in an underworld lit by lanterns, ultimately leading to a joyful marriage.
Imagination over knowledge
