Looking for luminarias, those paper bags full of glow, this season? Festive farolitos will fill in Claremont's California Botanic Garden.
Live music weave through the garden, while sips and treats may be purchased on-siteIf you're in the Land of Enchantment on the 24th day of December, this is a question that is nearly as common as"red or green"?
That last query involves the sort of chile you like atop your enchiladas or relleno, of course, and of course you might tell the restaurant server"Christmas" if you're craving both kinds of heat.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters. But the farolitos vs. luminarias question is a bit more complex: Some New Mexicans prefer the first term and others the latter.
However you choose to describe these small, sweet, and spectacular sources of illumination, you can bet they've been created with a paper lunch sack or similar bag, some sand for weight, and a tealight, votive, or comparable candle. Finding these fantastical flickering favorites outside of New Mexico isn't always easy, though you can spy beautiful bags of light lining walkways, driveways, and the rooftops — those are frequently electric versions, of course — in Texas, Arizona, and at points around the Golden State.Want to find new things to do in Los Angeles? The Scene's lifestyle stories have you covered. Here's your go-to source on where the fun is across SoCal and for the weekend.
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