Madrid lights up for Christmas a week late due to mourning
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 @ 2:06 PM
MADRID'S Christmas lights have been switched on – nearly a week later than usual due to the city holding an official period of mourning for the fifth victim of the Hallowe'en tragedy, María Teresa Alonso, who passed away in hospital last week after suffering serious brain damage due to lack of oxygen from being crushed in the stampede. The lights will only be on in the main commercial areas of the city, to draw attention to those and boost business, and also to save money on electricity.
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