Today's holiday episode will focus on the cultural heritage of the holidays in Northern New Mexico, as well as holiday traditions specific to Philmont and Philmont staff.

History - National Park Service Article: Luminaria Traditions

Story book passage -“The Farolitos of Christmas,” by Rudolfo Anaya.

Holiday intro tune - "Christmas Confluence" by Dylan McDermott

Photograph - Diana Loomis from Light Among the Ruins at Jemez Pueblo Historic Ruins. 

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