Luminarias (farolitos or lumniaries) have long been a tradition in the American Southwest. Even though the traditional "candle in a paper bag" is being replaced by "electric" luminarias, the tradition continues. The photo at the left shows a few of the thousands and thousands of tradtional paper bag luminarias that are lit every Christmas Eve (one night only) in historic Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico. ... http://www.squidoo.com/luminarias Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:45:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/luminarias Luminarias (farolitos or lumniaries) have long been a tradition in the American Southwest. Even though the traditional "candle in a paper bag" is being replaced by "electric" luminarias, the tradition continues. The photo at the left shows a few of the thousands and thousands of tradtional paper bag luminarias that are lit every Christmas Eve (one night only) in historic Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico. See the "history of luminarias" below for more information. PLEASE take a moment to rate this page by clicking on a number of stars above! We hope for 5 stars, but appreciate you taking the time, whatever the rating. If you wish to make your own paper bag luminarias, here is a source of information on "How to make your own paper bag luminarias". Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:45:55 -0600