Colombia.- Every night of December 7, the Colombians take to the streets with lighted candles to commemorate the “Day of the candles” and thus beginning the Christmas festivities.
The tradition of “Day of the candles”, with which the communities and cities that make up the entire territory of Colombia are illuminated, celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Marythat is, it is a prelude to the celebration that will take place on December 25.
This means that, on the night of December 7, the moment in which the Archangel Gabriel breaks the news to Mary that she was chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ on earth.
That is why, once the Sun has hidden on the horizon, Colombians take to the streets, with millions of candles in their hands, to light them in celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
What is the origin of the “Day of the candles”?
The Día de las Velitas party dates back to the establishment made by the Pope Pius IX in the Bull Ineffabilis Deus on December 8, 1854. In this vein, different accounts indicate that the day he made such a resolution, thousands of believers in all parts of the world lit candles to celebrate the moment, hence the tradition of lighting up the night to start the celebrations. Christmas celebrations.
Therefore, it should not be surprising that, being a predominantly Catholic country, in Colombia the tradition of celebrating the “Day of the Little Candles” by leaving their homes with lighted candles continues to be preserved.
It should be noted that, together with taking to the streets with burning candlesit is customary to accompany the night of December 7 with a prayer to the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary.
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Prayer to the immaculate conception
Oh Most Holy Immaculate Conception, today on this day we turn on a light representing our faith towards you holy mother, who gave up your whole being to give life to our Lord Jesus Christ.
We pray today in the heat of the fire emanating from these candles, which we have lit one by one, with a special intention. Grant us holy mother every favor we have entrusted to you, cover us with your heavenly mantle and guide us on the path of good.
Holy Mary, mother of God, receive these lights that we turn on in your name today, that each one of them reach each one of the members of my family and friends. So that they enjoy good health and have success in all their projects.
A light for my enemies and those who are against me, so that their bad energies become faith towards you, I ask for them so that they never lack anything, for their well-being and their salvation.
We also light a candle for peace, tonight it reaches each one of the hearts and erases all bad thoughts, help us to be better people, fulfilling each of the teachings that Jesus Christ left us.
Bless us, Holy Mother, this approaching Christmas, may love, respect, joy and family unity abound in us at this time.
Immaculate Conception of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.
Amen.
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