Luminaria

Then, we went outside to put up luminaria, which is an activity where all our neighbors fill brown paper bags with sand and line the street with them. ❋ Stephen Chbosky (1999)

In order to obtain light, and above all fresh air, shafts called luminaria, somewhat like chimneys, were cut through the soil to the surface of the ground. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

This package includes everything for 24 luminaria, which is 24 white bags, 24 10-hour candles, 24 candle cups, instructions, sand for the bag, a personalized gift card and history of luminaria. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The winning word was "luminaria," defined in Merriam-Webster's online dictionary as a traditional Mexican Christmas lantern.

Highlighting the evening is the luminaria service, a candlelight vigil held at nightfall to honor survivors and to remember those lost to cancer. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Neighbors contribute $15 each toward the cost of materials; four designated " captains " are charged with setting up the luminaria along sections of the road. ❋ Anne Marie Chaker (2010)

She is active in the neighborhood homeowners association, whose outreach efforts include a block party as part of the anti-crime initiative National Night Out, as well as yard sales, get-togethers and a luminaria display along the streets each Christmas Eve. ❋ Jim Brocker (2010)

If anyone would like a candle luminaria lit for a loved one lost to or a survivor of cancer, please let me know. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Formal dedication ceremony at 1:30pm and luminaria lighting by the Girl Scouts at 7:30pm. ❋ Unknown (2008)

We added a second luminaria to burn in remembrance of all the children who have died. ❋ Jack Canfield (2008)

I made a luminaria with a gold angel on it; my husband, surviving son and I placed the luminaria under the white bow in the small flower garden. ❋ Jack Canfield (2008)

From Sean Swarmer, a cancer survivor, hopefully summiting Mt. Mckinley to a luminaria event in Las Vegas celebrating and honoring the spirit of those touched by cancer to a food blog event called a Taste of Yellow people all over this country and in some cases the world have found their way of participating in this fight. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If Dawkins and Scott (and probably other Darwinian luminaria) are reading (and possibly posting) here, that means they know that blogs like Telic Thoughts are having an impact! ❋ Unknown (2006)

Note 116: VW 1.2, p. 12: "et fortassis ut per hoc ipsum denotetur quoniam multe puritatis et sanctitatis puer foret, atque candelas et candelarum luminaria plurimum diligeret." back ❋ Unknown (2005)

Thus, on Christmas Eve it is the best lit, as it has the most luminaria about. ❋ Walter Jon Williams (2007)