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A man waves a lit broom during the “Los Escobazos” Festival on December 07, 2024 in Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain. Although the origin of “Los Escobazos” is unknown, it is believed that goat shepherds used to walk down at night from Gredos mountains to the village lighting their way with broom torches to celebrate the Virgin’s Immaculate Conception Day (December 8th). Is a festival of national tourist interest celebrated every year on December 7th extending into the early hours of December 8th: people make bonfires in the streets and start a battle with burning “Escobones” (brooms) followed by the procession of the “Estandarte” (Banner) of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo by Samuel de Roman/Getty Images)
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