The Christmas Lighthouse

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The twinkling lights that have come to define Christmas began when the shepherds and wise men alike gazed upon a star. More recently, the adoption of a radiant tree came about as one person shared the symbolism with others after seeing many stars shining through the branches of an evergreen. We all know and ponder the stories of Christmas, but this season another metaphor struck me - what if we had a Christmas lighthouse? A simple beacon of warning, safety, and seasonal celebration shining bright. So, let's imagine having three lights - a red LED on top, a classic white light in the middle, and a festive RGB blinker that symbolizes the hope of any light-bearer's holiday hearth. While far from traditional like the Christmas tree or the Star of Bethlehem, I hope you'll enjoy what might just add a little more symbolic cheer to your holiday tradition. Merry Christmas, peace on earth, good will to all. --- Randall Nagy Author: "An Interview with a Saint." (Now available on Amazon.com!) You can see the prototype in action here. The entire print has been designed to snap together, and you're free to use epoxy as inspiration strikes. p.s. The globe should be printed with transparent material, not clear PLA. For best results, don't use any infill on the globe, and consider using support for the globe but it's not strictly necessary. Use support for the cap/roof - it works out well. The main structure - the base - is designed to print free-standing without support required. -Rn