Los Escobazos
On December 7th at night, the Village of Jarandilla de la Vera burns as a sign of welcome and warmth. This is an ancient feast ,  full of traditions and history.

Los  Escobazos (brushes) feast is based on two beliefs:  one of them recalls the moment when shepherds used to exchange brushes when they meet. This exchange was a sign of greet and joy, they had not seem for ages . The other theory is the harvest festival. Whatever the origin, this feast is synonim of warmth and friendship.

The main square of Jarandilla de la Vera is the nerve point where everyone goes with broom brushes. This brushes are lit in order to greet and welcome people.

This special way of greeting lasts for three hours. Once this time has passed, the procession with the Virgin begins. A horseman carries the banner and the people take advantage of their brushes to go with the procession through the streets of Jarandilla.

After this the feast goes on and people burn bonfires in the whole city. These bonfires are meeting points where people gather and the keep on greeting with their burning brushes. Moreover, people have a good time and taste wines and typical sweets.

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