Fire Bearer

Invent a story about a character whose job is to keep a fire burning through the entire Winter Solstice night.

In many cultures, Winter Solstice marks a profound turning point where the darkness begins to recede, and we start our slow journey back toward the light. Yet, it is the fire that often symbolizes this transition. What kind of person would bear the responsibility for keeping this symbolic fire? Define his reality – his struggles, his hard-earned moments of joy, the wisdom he might glean from his unique responsibility.