Día de las Vlitas

Día de las Velitas

Let’s light up the glow of tradition together 🕯️✨
This December 7, celebrate Día de las Velitas with us at VROCC.
A special night filled with hope, music, canelazo, natilla, and the magic that brings our community together.
 
📍 VROCC – 282 Meridian St., East Boston
⏰ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 
We look forward to illuminating the beginning of the holiday season with you!

What Is “Día de las Velitas”? – Cultural Context

Día de las Velitas (Day of the Little Candles) is one of Colombia’s most beloved traditions and marks the official start of the Christmas season. It is celebrated every year on December 7th, on the eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

 

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