A child collecting candle wax from a Nazareno during the Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions in Malaga, Spain, April 2011

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During the Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions in Spain, it is a tradition for children to collect balls of wax formed by approaching the Nazarenos, who will dip their candles to allow a few drops to be added to each wax ball.

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Size: 4032px × 3024px
Location: Málaga, Spain
Photo credit: © Gannet77 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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