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Noche de las Velitas

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What is the Noche de las Velitas also known as?

Day of the Little Candles
Candlelight Celebration Night
Candle Illumination Day
Night of the Little Candles (correct)

What is the significance of December 8 in connection to the Day of the Little Candles?

It is the official start of the Christmas season
It is a day for honoring Colombian traditions
It is a Catholic holy day celebrating the Immaculate Conception (correct)
It is the day when Christmas lights are turned on in Colombia

What do Colombians do on the night of December 7 in honor of the Virgin Mary?

Decorate Christmas trees
Light candles (correct)
Prepare traditional Colombian food
Sing Christmas carols

What is the Day of the Little Candles considered to be by many people?

The unofficial kickoff of the Christmas season (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Day of the Little Candles on December 7 significant in Colombia?

It is connected to the Catholic holy day celebrating the Immaculate Conception (C) Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué celebran los colombianos la noche del 7 de diciembre en honor a la Virgen María?

Encienden velas (C) Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué tradición colombiana se considera el inicio no oficial de la temporada navideña?

El Día de las Velitas (C) Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué se considera el 8 de diciembre un día festivo en Colombia?

Por ser el Día de la Inmaculada Concepción (A) Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué tradición colombiana está conectada a la celebración católica de la Inmaculada Concepción?

La Noche de las Velitas (B) Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué es común ver en las aceras al día siguiente de la Noche de las Velitas en Colombia?

Restos de cera de velas (A) Signup and view all the answers

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