The lighting of the luminarias on Sandalwood Drive in El Centro each Dec. 23 and 24 has been a Christmas tradition for decades. It’s been said it was started by Calexico native and former Calexico Chronicle staffer Anna Terrazas, who passed away in June.
The luminarias of Sandalwood Drive in El Centro are shown on Wednesday night, Dec. 23. The luminarias are put out each Dec. 23 and 24, and have been a tradition for decades, some say started by Calexico native Anna Terrazas, who passed away in June. | CAMILO GARCIA JR> PHOTO
