© 2009 Jess Smith Luminaria Bag

Luminaria

Across from the mammoth Christmas tree, a lovely little spectacle held by the city in which 1,200 wax coated paper bags illuminate the historic upper green. Apparently one ton of sand was used to weigh down all the bags and some 3,600 candles. Chris and I weren’t really sure what had spawned this seasonal event, but I did learn that a luminaria can also be known as a farolito and is most common in Latin American countries and the American Southwest.

The more you know.

3 Comments

  1. Posted 23 Dec &Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:35:22 -050022quo;09 at 11:35 PM | #

    Nice Bokeh! Beautiful!

  2. Posted 27 Jan &Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:27:13 -050013quo;10 at 3:27 PM | #

    This is very pretty. Where have you been? Missing your posts…

  3. Posted 12 Mar &Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:33:47 -050047quo;10 at 4:33 PM | #

    i realy love the soft and enchanting background, wonderful use of light, bravo!!!

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