By 2000 , the city 's Christmas decorations also included lighted snowflakes on the utility poles of Easton streets surrounding the Peace Candle . The 32 six-foot snowflake decorations cost just over $ 10,800 , which were funded in part by a $ 6,000 Community Development Block Grant secured by the city . The Easton Holiday Committee said it was becoming increasing difficult to raise sufficient funds for the holiday display and sought $ 10,000 from the city council , but they were rejected . In response , six of the eleven Easton Holiday Committee members resigned in March 2001 , prompting fear that the Peace Candle would not be erected during its 50th anniversary that following holiday season . However , the committee was filled with new volunteers who revamped efforts to raise funds through the sale of wax candles and greeting cards . The Peace Candle was lit during a ceremony on November 23 , 2001 , in dedication to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks , as well as rescue workers from New York City , The Pentagon and Somerset County , Pennsylvania who responded the day of the attacks
September 11 terrorist attacks
September 11 attacks
Peace Candle