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Luminaria bonfires in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The name of the decoration is a long-running item of contention among some New Mexicans, [5] with written accounts indicating it was already a familiar topic of debate as far back as the 1940s.
A luminaria (rarely vigil fire) [1] is a traditional small bonfire typically used during Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration culminating on Christmas Eve (la Nochebuena). The luminaria is widely used in Santa Fe, New Mexico. [2] [3] Luminaria is a loanword from Spanish that entered English in New Mexico. [1]
A tradition of New Mexico, luminarias are sold by the Albuquerque Youth Symphony to raise money for each individual musician to pay for their tour. Every year on a specific date, all members of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony get together at a workhouse and fill hundreds of luminarias to deliver to people in the greater Albuquerque area.
Luminaria Senior Community, 10600 Central (June 26) Charley's Philly Steak, 6600 Menaul NE (June 24) Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 10895 Montgomery NE (June 27)
The luminaria tradition is a cultural hallmark of the Pueblos and Hispanos of New Mexico and a part of the state's distinct heritage. The luminaria custom has spread nationwide, both as a Christmas tradition as well as for other events.
[11]: 251 Old Town's fortunes began to improve in the 1940s as Albuquerque citizens began to take note of Old Town's historic value, and the Old Albuquerque Historical Society was established in 1946. [12] Old Town was annexed by the city in 1949, [13] bringing municipal improvements like paved streets and sidewalks for the first time.
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