Luminarias by night...

Christmas eve brought rain and thunder. Christmas day brought high winds and a frosty breeze too cold to stand outdoors in. Tonight was clear, calm and cold. Perfect conditions for lighting the luminarias we prepared several weeks ago during one of our family home evening activities. Arnold grew up in El Paso, Texas where luminarias are lit during the holiday season. We tried making luminarias a few times in Utah but this year it seemed to be more of a hit with the kids than in years past. Maybe it was the decorating. Maybe it was the assembling. Or maybe it was just the fact that we could play with matches and light a fire while watching the flickering candles beneath each decorated bag light up the walkway at night. Whatever the case may be...it was a fun activity for the day after Christmas.