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Use "luminarias" in a sentence
"On Christmas Eve, about a dozen houses on Sheridan, plus nearly 20 more on adjacent streets, light up with " luminarias " -- candles set in paper bags with sand."
"Farolitos (candles in paper bags), little bonfires traditionally called luminarias and thousands of carolers make this a magical place on Christmas Eve."
"Farolitos are also known as luminarias: there is controversy over which is the correct term."