Since 2014, Nederweert has participated in the national activity Lights on War Graves. Since 2021, this event has been organized by the Foundation for Adopted Graves at Nederweert War Cemetery, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nederweert. Lights on War Graves takes place every year on Christmas Eve, December 24.

This year, we are returning to the tradition as it began in 2016: at 5:00 PM, all attendees will light the candles at the war graves together. The Mayor of Nederweert will open this special moment by lighting the first candle. We warmly invite adopters and other participants to join in this collective commemoration.

The candles will remain lit throughout Christmas Night. The aim continues to be to have a candle burning at every grave on Christmas Eve as a sign of respect and remembrance.

We kindly ask you to bring your own lighter and to refrain from walking between the graves.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season.

Sincerely,

Foundation for Adopted Graves at Nederweert War Cemetery