People hold candles on the Day of the Little Candles (Dia de las velitas), in Bogota on December 7, 2022. The Day of the Little Candles is a traditional Colombian celebration which commemorates the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and marks the beginning of the Christmas season. On this day, people light candles in their homes, on streets, and at cemeteries to decorate the graves of their loved ones. (Photo by Juan Barreto/AFP Photo)
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