The Luminarias: A Fiery Tradition in San Bartolome de Pinares.

In the small Spanish village of San Bartolome de Pinares, people celebrate a special event called Las Luminarias every year. They do this to honor Saint Anthony the Abbott, who is believed to protect animals.

The main part of the celebration involves riding horses through big fires built in the streets. People in the village believe that the smoke from the fires cleanses and protects the animals.

This tradition started a long time ago when many animals in the village got sick. The villagers thought that smoke could cure the animals, and they have continued the tradition ever since.

While some people like this tradition, others say it is bad for the horses. Animal rights groups do not like Las Luminarias, but people in the village say it does not hurt the horses.

The people in San Bartolome de Pinares say they are very careful with the horses and would never want to hurt them. They believe that this tradition is important to their village and helps keep their history alive.