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St. James Parish, Louisiana, has a popular Cajun tradition that takes place before Christmas and dates back to the 1880s. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, local residents work together to collect materials and to construct bonfires. Then, on Christmas Eve, nearly 100 bonfires are ignited before a large crowd. Fire chiefs give a signal at 7:00 p.m., and the fire-tenders simultaneously ignite the fires. The event draws thousands of revelers to the area for the bonfires as well as a series of pageants, music performances, and cook-offs accompanying the main event. Discuss
Source: The Free Dictionary