The true beginning of Christmas is in the “Dia de Las Velitas” or Day of the Candles that we celebrate on December 8th when at night, the streets, sidewalks, balconies, porches and driveways are decorated with candles and paper lanterns, illuminating the city in a yellow glow in honor of the “Virgen Maria” (Immaculate Conception). These day we meet with all the family and the stars of the night are the kids..