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Buber's Basque Page: Folklore and Traditions: Winter Fiestas (775 words) |
 | In communities such as Amezketa in Gipuzkoa, the argizaiolak light up the tombs during the Main Mass, creating a truly magical atmosphere. |
| In Gipuzkoa, at the foot of Txindoki, one of the most beautiful mountains of this region, the youngsters of the two little communities of Amezketa and Abaltzisketa dance round the houses in an attempt to stir the goodwill and generosity of their neighbors. |
| The rowdiest and most popular of them all in the Basque Country, and in which most people participate, is that of Tolosa, which comes to a climax on Carnival Sunday, with floats, processions, groups of people (often dressed identically), and thousands of participants who in their costumes, are wholly anonymous. |
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