We have written up a few ideas that we think may help with your luminaria. You may have a few of your own you would like to add to our list. These are just suggestions. Please use the ones you like and disregard the others.

1. Block Captains or Street captains - One person in charge of their own particular street or block. They are responsible for taking orders and for distribution of the kits.
2. Sand for your neighborhood should be put in a neutral spot so it is available for everyone. (figure 1 yd. of sand per 1000 candles).
3. Bags should be folded at the top to eliminate flapping. (Everyone should be responsible for folding their own bags.)

4. Bags should be place anywhere from 3' to 10 ' apart. This is up to you as a neighborhood to decide. Whatever the decision you should be consistent throughout the neighborhood.
5. We recommend our long burning candle for luminaria that will burn late into the night, so you may still enjoy the beauty even if you are late coming in from a Christmas party or another social event.
6. You should use about 2 inches of sand in each bag. When you use a votive cup, you will need a lot less sand and you will attain a maximum burn life.
7. Most candles are lit right before dusk. You have to remember it takes a while to light your candles and you will start having traffic at dusk. Be sure to raise the wick on each candle prior to lighting.