Day of the Little Candles
Little Candles Day is a widely observed traditional holiday in Colombia. It is celebrated on December 7 on the eve of the Immaculate Conception. El Día de las Velitas is celebrated throughout Colombia, but traditions vary in each region and city.
About Day of the Little Candles in brief
Little Candles Day is a widely observed traditional holiday in Colombia. It is celebrated on December 7 on the eve of the Immaculate Conception. On December 8 it is customary for houses to hoist a white flag with the image of the Virgin Mary all day. El Día de las Velitas is celebrated throughout Colombia, but traditions vary in each region and city. In the municipality of Quimbaya, in Quindío Department the most important cultural event is the Candles and Lanterns Festival, which began in 1982 and is held each year on 7 and 8 December.
In Bogotá, the Christmas decorations reach their peak on this day; the city, fully decorated, plans late activities for the whole family since most Colombians would be out and about admiring the shows. There are many shows that take place on this night, live nativity scenes, caroling events, among others.
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