luminaria

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a vigil fire used in ceremonies, in Native American and Hispanic cultures
a makeshift lantern used as a holiday decoration, especially in Hispanic culture
{i} Christmas lantern composed of a candle placed in sand inside a paper bag and used as a holiday decoration (popular in Mexico)
Fire built on the sidewalk on Christmas Eve for carolers to gather around (See also Farolito )
a traditional Mexican Christmas lantern orig consisting of a candle set in sand inside a paper bag; or a small bonfire used to light the way [see farolitos]