Latter-day Saint Life

Questions and Answers Behind the Lights on Temple Square

Eldon Cannon, grounds manager at Temple Square, took time during the Christmas light preparation season to answer questions about the lights on Temple Square.

Q: Why are there no lights on the temple?

A: Our charge from senior church leaders is to use the lights and other ornamental elements to beautify Temple Square as opposed to illuminating the temple itself.

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