It’s almost that time again: Christmas Eve, the night of nights in our humble 99 percent neighborhood, where we express solidarity with all who celebrate light at this dark end of the year with–what? Paper bags, sand, and candles, also known as luminaria, luminaries, farolitos, and many other names that I am sure exist but have not yet come to my notice. Our one-night fete is the 24th, and this year will be the 20th time the neighbors here have gotten together to do this. Here are some posts from years past:
2010
Berkeley Luminaria: 2010 Edition
2009
‘Always on Christmas Night …’
2008
Luminaria Rainout
Happy Last of the Year
2007
Luminaria 2007
2006
Luminaria Streets
Hot Xmas Eve Bag Action
2005
Luminaria ’05: Pregame Report
Luminaria ’05: First-Half Action
Luminaria ’05: Second Half, Game Summary
Luminaria ’05: Maps
Morning-After Disassembly Line
2003
Luminaria
Dan, thanks for this — it is great to have all of this in one place. It’s fun reading through the recent history of the luminaria event. See you tonight. -Dave