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Luminarias (Bonfires)
Not to be confused with farolitos, luminarias are small bonfires, and the custom of lighting them dates back to the Roman history of Spain.
It is believed luminarias originate from the huge bonfires built in pre-Christian times to celebrate rituals to the gods and goddesses.
They are not as well known as farolitos in contemporary American popular culture, and one often finds farolitos mistakenly called luminarias, and magazine articles describe how to make them, especially during the Christmas holidays.
One family may light three luminarias in front of their home, one each for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, while another may light twelve, one for each of the twelve apostles.