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LUMINARIES

ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE STREET LIGHTS IN MY SUBDIVISION
ARE NOT LIT. ALL OF THE RESIDENTS PLACE A LUMINARY
CANDLE IN A PAPER BAG AND SET THE BAG, WITH THE
CANDLE LIT, ALONGSIDE THE CURB.

Submitter comment: WE HAVE BEEN PARTICIPATING IN THIS RITUAL FOR
AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY

James Callow Keyword(s): LUMENS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve

Date learned: 00-00-1978

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