The candevelares of La Algaba as well as the rehiletes, which are lit in the bonfires of the Sierra de Aracena, mark the beginning of the month of December and find their origins in the eighteenth century. The tradition that connected with the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception of Pope Pius IX is lived today from these localities as a reason for celebration around the fire. Carols, chestnuts, Christmas sweets and the opportunity to meet in the streets of these villages.
In La Algaba the candevelares are celebrated at sunset on December 7. By then, the neighbors will have already gathered the material that will raise the bonfires in their neighborhoods. The first of them will be lit in the neighborhood of El Aral, where the Ermita de la Purísima.
There are two elements that cross the candevelares. Namely: the tradition of the light lit as a guide to the Virgin in the houses of the people and the Judas or júa, the rag doll that crowns the bonfires and symbolizes freedom from the negative.
When are the candevelares of La Algaba?
Until December 4, those interested in having their own candevelar must submit their application in the General Register of the City Council or through the web.
From the Consistory insist that bonfires are prohibited in main streets, avenues, passageways, spaces near trees, houses, power lines, parks.
The schedule of the candeveleros is concentrated between 19:00 and 02:00 hours, except in case of strong winds, in which case the party will be canceled.